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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.76, 1,151.63 and 459.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.76, 1,151.63 and 459.70 is: 689.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.76 : 1,151.63 = 459.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.76/1,151.63 = 459.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.76x = 1,151.63 × 459.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.76x = 529,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,400.86/767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.54

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