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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.45, 1,151.45 and 402.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.45, 1,151.45 and 402.23 is: 603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.45 : 1,151.45 = 402.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.45/1,151.45 = 402.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.45x = 1,151.45 × 402.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.45x = 463,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,145.72/767.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.49

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