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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.67, 1,428.22 and 767.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.67, 1,428.22 and 767.02 is: 1,151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.67 : 1,428.22 = 767.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.67/1,428.22 = 767.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.67x = 1,428.22 × 767.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.67x = 1,095,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,473.37/951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.11

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