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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.60, 1,151.74 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.60, 1,151.74 and 402.30 is: 603.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.60 : 1,151.74 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.60/1,151.74 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.60x = 1,151.74 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.60x = 463,345.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,345.00/767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.63

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