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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.07, 1,152.44 and 402.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.07, 1,152.44 and 402.77 is: 604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.07 : 1,152.44 = 402.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.07/1,152.44 = 402.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.07x = 1,152.44 × 402.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.07x = 464,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,168.26/768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.33

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