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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,151.06 and 401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,151.06 and 401.72 is: 602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,151.06 = 401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,151.06 = 401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,151.06 × 401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 462,403.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,403.82/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.84

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