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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.48, 1,151.24 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.48, 1,151.24 and 402.03 is: 603.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.48 : 1,151.24 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.48/1,151.24 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.48x = 1,151.24 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.48x = 462,831.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,831.01/767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.06

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