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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.82, 1,150.56 and 401.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.82, 1,150.56 and 401.87 is: 602.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.82 : 1,150.56 = 401.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.82/1,150.56 = 401.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.82x = 1,150.56 × 401.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.82x = 462,369.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,369.79/766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.97

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