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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.81, 1,152.17 and 402.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.81, 1,152.17 and 402.59 is: 604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.81 : 1,152.17 = 402.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.81/1,152.17 = 402.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.81x = 1,152.17 × 402.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.81x = 463,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,852.12/767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.12

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