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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.25, 1,150.04 and 401.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.25, 1,150.04 and 401.29 is: 602.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.25 : 1,150.04 = 401.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.25/1,150.04 = 401.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.25x = 1,150.04 × 401.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.25x = 461,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,497.55/766.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.28

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