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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.12, 1,152.30 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.12, 1,152.30 and 511.80 is: 767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.12 : 1,152.30 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.12/1,152.30 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.12x = 1,152.30 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.12x = 589,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,747.14/768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.78

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