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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.70, 1,151.91 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.70, 1,151.91 and 323.28 is: 485.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.70 : 1,151.91 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.70/1,151.91 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.70x = 1,151.91 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.70x = 372,389.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,389.46/767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.07

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