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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.04, 1,150.62 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.04, 1,150.62 and 403.18 is: 604.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.04 : 1,150.62 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.04/1,150.62 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.04x = 1,150.62 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.04x = 463,906.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,906.97/768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.01

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