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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.40, 1,151.10 and 455.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.40, 1,151.10 and 455.55 is: 683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.40 : 1,151.10 = 455.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.40/1,151.10 = 455.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.40x = 1,151.10 × 455.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.40x = 524,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,383.61/767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.33

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