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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.70, 1,151.37 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.70, 1,151.37 and 524.16 is: 786.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.70 : 1,151.37 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.70/1,151.37 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.70x = 1,151.37 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.70x = 603,502.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,502.10/767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.12

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