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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.70, 1,151.82 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.70, 1,151.82 and 402.48 is: 603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.70 : 1,151.82 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.70/1,151.82 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.70x = 1,151.82 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.70x = 463,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,584.51/767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.86

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