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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.68, 1,151.28 and 442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.68, 1,151.28 and 442.72 is: 663.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.68 : 1,151.28 = 442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.68/1,151.28 = 442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.68x = 1,151.28 × 442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.68x = 509,694.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,694.68/767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.94

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