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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.69, 1,152.69 and 460.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.69, 1,152.69 and 460.91 is: 692.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.69 : 1,152.69 = 460.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.69/1,152.69 = 460.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.69x = 1,152.69 × 460.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.69x = 531,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,287.50/767.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.06

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