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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.65, 1,151.97 and 521.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.65, 1,151.97 and 521.01 is: 781.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.65 : 1,151.97 = 521.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.65/1,151.97 = 521.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.65x = 1,151.97 × 521.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.65x = 600,185.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,185.63/767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.85

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