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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.94, 1,150.98 and 420.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.94, 1,150.98 and 420.54 is: 630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.94 : 1,150.98 = 420.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.94/1,150.98 = 420.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.94x = 1,150.98 × 420.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.94x = 484,033.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,033.13/767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.30

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