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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.71, 1,151.87 and 508.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.71, 1,151.87 and 508.43 is: 761.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.71 : 1,151.87 = 508.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.71/1,151.87 = 508.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.71x = 1,151.87 × 508.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.71x = 585,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,636.96/768.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.85

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