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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.77, 1,148.67 and 401.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.77, 1,148.67 and 401.27 is: 601.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.77 : 1,148.67 = 401.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.77/1,148.67 = 401.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.77x = 1,148.67 × 401.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.77x = 460,929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,929.68/765.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.91

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