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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.87, 1,150.86 and 551.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.87, 1,150.86 and 551.79 is: 825.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.87 : 1,150.86 = 551.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.87/1,150.86 = 551.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.87x = 1,150.86 × 551.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.87x = 635,033.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,033.04/768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.93

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