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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.89, 1,151.13 and 401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.89, 1,151.13 and 401.94 is: 603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.89 : 1,151.13 = 401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.89/1,151.13 = 401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.89x = 1,151.13 × 401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.89x = 462,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,685.19/766.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.33

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