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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.63, 1,151.58 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.63, 1,151.58 and 402.32 is: 603.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.63 : 1,151.58 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.63/1,151.58 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.63x = 1,151.58 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.63x = 463,297.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,297.91/767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.55

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