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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.21, 1,151.12 and 402.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.21, 1,151.12 and 402.23 is: 603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.21 : 1,151.12 = 402.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.21/1,151.12 = 402.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.21x = 1,151.12 × 402.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.21x = 463,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,018.88/767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.51

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