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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.67, 1,150.38 and 533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.67, 1,150.38 and 533.13 is: 798.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.67 : 1,150.38 = 533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.67/1,150.38 = 533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.67x = 1,150.38 × 533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.67x = 613,302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,302.09/767.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.91

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