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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.15, 1,150.74 and 507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.15, 1,150.74 and 507.36 is: 760.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.15 : 1,150.74 = 507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.15/1,150.74 = 507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.15x = 1,150.74 × 507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.15x = 583,839.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,839.45/768.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.06

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