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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.61, 1,151.15 and 536.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.61, 1,151.15 and 536.61 is: 804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.61 : 1,151.15 = 536.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.61/1,151.15 = 536.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.61x = 1,151.15 × 536.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.61x = 617,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,713.61/767.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.72

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