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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.05, 1,149.80 and 401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.05, 1,149.80 and 401.10 is: 602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.05 : 1,149.80 = 401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.05/1,149.80 = 401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.05x = 1,149.80 × 401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.05x = 461,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,182.77/766.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.03

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