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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.58, 1,150.02 and 401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.58, 1,150.02 and 401.22 is: 601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.58 : 1,150.02 = 401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.58/1,150.02 = 401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.58x = 1,150.02 × 401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.58x = 461,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,411.02/767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.12

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