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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,149.98 and 420.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,149.98 and 420.78 is: 630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,149.98 = 420.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,149.98 = 420.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,149.98 × 420.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 483,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,886.48/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.50

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