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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.38, 1,152.27 and 667.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.38, 1,152.27 and 667.50 is: 999.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.38 : 1,152.27 = 667.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.38/1,152.27 = 667.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.38x = 1,152.27 × 667.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.38x = 769,140.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,140.23/769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.69

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