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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.82, 1,151.73 and 623.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.82, 1,151.73 and 623.23 is: 934.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.82 : 1,151.73 = 623.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.82/1,151.73 = 623.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.82x = 1,151.73 × 623.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.82x = 717,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,792.69/767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.85

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