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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.73, 1,151.59 and 507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.73, 1,151.59 and 507.68 is: 761.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.73 : 1,151.59 = 507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.73/1,151.59 = 507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.73x = 1,151.59 × 507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.73x = 584,632.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,632.18/767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.51

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