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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.57, 1,151.70 and 402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.57, 1,151.70 and 402.27 is: 603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.57 : 1,151.70 = 402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.57/1,151.70 = 402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.57x = 1,151.70 × 402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.57x = 463,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,292.35/767.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.58

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