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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.67, 1,150.89 and 715.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.67, 1,150.89 and 715.42 is: 1,072.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.67 : 1,150.89 = 715.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.67/1,150.89 = 715.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.67x = 1,150.89 × 715.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.67x = 823,369.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,369.72/767.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.56

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