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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.87, 1,152.29 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.87, 1,152.29 and 402.92 is: 604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.87 : 1,152.29 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.87/1,152.29 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.87x = 1,152.29 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.87x = 464,280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,280.69/767.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.63

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