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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.88, 1,149.19 and 475.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.88, 1,149.19 and 475.27 is: 711.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.88 : 1,149.19 = 475.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.88/1,149.19 = 475.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.88x = 1,149.19 × 475.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.88x = 546,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,171.47/767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.27

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