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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.09, 1,151.28 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.09, 1,151.28 and 402.92 is: 603.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.09 : 1,151.28 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.09/1,151.28 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.09x = 1,151.28 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.09x = 463,873.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,873.74/768.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.93

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