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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.61, 1,151.26 and 638.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.61, 1,151.26 and 638.44 is: 957.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.61 : 1,151.26 = 638.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.61/1,151.26 = 638.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.61x = 1,151.26 × 638.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.61x = 735,011.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,011.72/767.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.53

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