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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.40, 1,152.25 and 460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.40, 1,152.25 and 460.62 is: 691.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.40 : 1,152.25 = 460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.40/1,152.25 = 460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.40x = 1,152.25 × 460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.40x = 530,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,748.68/767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.62

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