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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.48, 1,151.15 and 459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.48, 1,151.15 and 459.20 is: 688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.48 : 1,151.15 = 459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.48/1,151.15 = 459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.48x = 1,151.15 × 459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.48x = 528,608.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,608.66/767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.76

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