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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.80, 1,146.83 and 551.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.80, 1,146.83 and 551.26 is: 823.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.80 : 1,146.83 = 551.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.80/1,146.83 = 551.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.80x = 1,146.83 × 551.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.80x = 632,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,201.51/767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.39

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