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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.13, 1,152.24 and 459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.13, 1,152.24 and 459.60 is: 690.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.13 : 1,152.24 = 459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.13/1,152.24 = 459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.13x = 1,152.24 × 459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.13x = 529,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,569.50/767.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.33

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