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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.86, 1,150.92 and 631.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.86, 1,150.92 and 631.18 is: 946.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.86 : 1,150.92 = 631.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.86/1,150.92 = 631.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.86x = 1,150.92 × 631.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.86x = 726,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,437.69/767.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.05

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