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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.92, 1,151.40 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.92, 1,151.40 and 511.12 is: 766.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.92 : 1,151.40 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.92/1,151.40 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.92x = 1,151.40 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.92x = 588,503.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,503.57/767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.36

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