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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.19, 1,151.10 and 459.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.19, 1,151.10 and 459.21 is: 689.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.19 : 1,151.10 = 459.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.19/1,151.10 = 459.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.19x = 1,151.10 × 459.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.19x = 528,596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,596.63/767.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.00

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