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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.34, 1,153.08 and 402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.34, 1,153.08 and 402.41 is: 604.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.34 : 1,153.08 = 402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.34/1,153.08 = 402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.34x = 1,153.08 × 402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.34x = 464,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,005.16/767.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.69

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