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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.72, 1,151.57 and 662.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.72, 1,151.57 and 662.01 is: 993.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.72 : 1,151.57 = 662.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.72/1,151.57 = 662.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.72x = 1,151.57 × 662.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.72x = 762,352.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,352.51/767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.02

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