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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.36, 1,151.67 and 421.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.36, 1,151.67 and 421.86 is: 632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.36 : 1,151.67 = 421.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.36/1,151.67 = 421.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.36x = 1,151.67 × 421.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.36x = 485,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,843.51/768.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.31

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