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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.10, 1,149.39 and 401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.10, 1,149.39 and 401.34 is: 601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.10 : 1,149.39 = 401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.10/1,149.39 = 401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.10x = 1,149.39 × 401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.10x = 461,296.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,296.18/767.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.35

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