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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.96, 1,153.49 and 460.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.96, 1,153.49 and 460.39 is: 691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.96 : 1,153.49 = 460.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.96/1,153.49 = 460.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.96x = 1,153.49 × 460.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.96x = 531,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,055.26/767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.51

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