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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,151.48 and 459.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,151.48 and 459.19 is: 689.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,151.48 = 459.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,151.48 = 459.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,151.48 × 459.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 528,748.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,748.10/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.34

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