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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.42, 1,149.32 and 420.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.42, 1,149.32 and 420.24 is: 629.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.42 : 1,149.32 = 420.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.42/1,149.32 = 420.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.42x = 1,149.32 × 420.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.42x = 482,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,990.24/767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.37

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