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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.14, 1,150.70 and 507.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.14, 1,150.70 and 507.35 is: 760.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.14 : 1,150.70 = 507.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.14/1,150.70 = 507.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.14x = 1,150.70 × 507.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.14x = 583,807.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,807.65/768.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.03

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