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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.01, 1,152.21 and 402.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.01, 1,152.21 and 402.70 is: 604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.01 : 1,152.21 = 402.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.01/1,152.21 = 402.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.01x = 1,152.21 × 402.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.01x = 463,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,987.19/768.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.15

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