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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.55, 1,151.79 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.55, 1,151.79 and 402.60 is: 604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.55 : 1,151.79 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.55/1,151.79 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.55x = 1,151.79 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.55x = 463,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,710.65/767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.14

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