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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.19, 1,150.03 and 402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.19, 1,150.03 and 402.01 is: 602.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.19 : 1,150.03 = 402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.19/1,150.03 = 402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.19x = 1,150.03 × 402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.19x = 462,323.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,323.56/767.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.62

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