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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.03, 1,150.18 and 401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.03, 1,150.18 and 401.72 is: 602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.03 : 1,150.18 = 401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.03/1,150.18 = 401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.03x = 1,150.18 × 401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.03x = 462,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,043.55/767.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.38

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