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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,149.76 and 401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,149.76 and 401.44 is: 601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,149.76 = 401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,149.76 = 401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,149.76 × 401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 461,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,559.65/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.74

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