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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.44, 1,150.32 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.44, 1,150.32 and 507.44 is: 759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.44 : 1,150.32 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.44/1,150.32 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.44x = 1,150.32 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.44x = 583,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,718.38/768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.61

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