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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767, 1,150.86 and 401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767, 1,150.86 and 401.96 is: 603.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767 : 1,150.86 = 401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767/1,150.86 = 401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767x = 1,150.86 × 401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767x = 462,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,599.69/767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.13

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