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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.59, 1,149.80 and 401.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.59, 1,149.80 and 401.27 is: 601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.59 : 1,149.80 = 401.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.59/1,149.80 = 401.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.59x = 1,149.80 × 401.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.59x = 461,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,372.49/767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.07

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