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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.60, 1,150.37 and 718.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.60, 1,150.37 and 718.39 is: 1,076.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.60 : 1,150.37 = 718.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.60/1,150.37 = 718.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.60x = 1,150.37 × 718.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.60x = 826,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,410.44/767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.62

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