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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.76, 1,152.60 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.76, 1,152.60 and 426 is: 639.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.76 : 1,152.60 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.76/1,152.60 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.76x = 1,152.60 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.76x = 491,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,007.60/767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.53

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