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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.41, 1,151.40 and 459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.41, 1,151.40 and 459.48 is: 689.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.41 : 1,151.40 = 459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.41/1,151.40 = 459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.41x = 1,151.40 × 459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.41x = 529,039.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,039.23/767.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.39

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