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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.60, 1,151.40 and 551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.60, 1,151.40 and 551.60 is: 827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.60 : 1,151.40 = 551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.60/1,151.40 = 551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.60x = 1,151.40 × 551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.60x = 635,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,112.24/767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.40

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