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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.43, 1,152.70 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.43, 1,152.70 and 459.90 is: 690.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.43 : 1,152.70 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.43/1,152.70 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.43x = 1,152.70 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.43x = 530,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,125.58/767.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.78

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