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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.86, 1,151.07 and 425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.86, 1,151.07 and 425.14 is: 637.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.86 : 1,151.07 = 425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.86/1,151.07 = 425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.86x = 1,151.07 × 425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.86x = 489,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,365.90/767.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.31

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