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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.68, 1,151.10 and 524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.68, 1,151.10 and 524.50 is: 786.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.68 : 1,151.10 = 524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.68/1,151.10 = 524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.68x = 1,151.10 × 524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.68x = 603,751.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,751.95/767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.46

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