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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.61, 1,150.84 and 397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.61, 1,150.84 and 397.02 is: 595.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.61 : 1,150.84 = 397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.61/1,150.84 = 397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.61x = 1,150.84 × 397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.61x = 456,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,902.60/767.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.23

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