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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.27, 1,150.61 and 420.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.27, 1,150.61 and 420.53 is: 630.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.27 : 1,150.61 = 420.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.27/1,150.61 = 420.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.27x = 1,150.61 × 420.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.27x = 483,858.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,858.17/767.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.62

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