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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.05, 1,151.30 and 402.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.05, 1,151.30 and 402.10 is: 603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.05 : 1,151.30 = 402.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.05/1,151.30 = 402.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.05x = 1,151.30 × 402.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.05x = 462,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,937.73/767.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.53

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