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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.94, 1,152.81 and 459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.94, 1,152.81 and 459.93 is: 690.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.94 : 1,152.81 = 459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.94/1,152.81 = 459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.94x = 1,152.81 × 459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.94x = 530,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,211.90/767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.43

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