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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.81, 1,150.69 and 420.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.81, 1,150.69 and 420.62 is: 630.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.81 : 1,150.69 = 420.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.81/1,150.69 = 420.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.81x = 1,150.69 × 420.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.81x = 484,001.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,001.12/767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.37

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