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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.95, 1,152.20 and 402.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.95, 1,152.20 and 402.73 is: 604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.95 : 1,152.20 = 402.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.95/1,152.20 = 402.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.95x = 1,152.20 × 402.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.95x = 464,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,023.49/767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.24

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