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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.53, 1,150.75 and 507.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.53, 1,150.75 and 507.21 is: 760.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.53 : 1,150.75 = 507.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.53/1,150.75 = 507.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.53x = 1,150.75 × 507.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.53x = 583,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,671.91/767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.45

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