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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.87, 1,150.79 and 401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.87, 1,150.79 and 401.92 is: 603.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.87 : 1,150.79 = 401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.87/1,150.79 = 401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.87x = 1,150.79 × 401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.87x = 462,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,520.63/766.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.13

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