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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.50, 1,153.24 and 422.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.50, 1,153.24 and 422.07 is: 633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.50 : 1,153.24 = 422.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.50/1,153.24 = 422.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.50x = 1,153.24 × 422.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.50x = 486,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,746.95/768.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.38

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