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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,150.94 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,150.94 and 402.12 is: 603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,150.94 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,150.94 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,150.94 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 462,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,815.99/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.36

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