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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.91, 1,152.68 and 552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.91, 1,152.68 and 552.45 is: 829.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.91 : 1,152.68 = 552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.91/1,152.68 = 552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.91x = 1,152.68 × 552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.91x = 636,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,795.30/767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.26

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