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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.96, 1,150.74 and 507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.96, 1,150.74 and 507.68 is: 760.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.96 : 1,150.74 = 507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.96/1,150.74 = 507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.96x = 1,150.74 × 507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.96x = 584,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,201.93/767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.72

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