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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.12, 1,151.58 and 403.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.12, 1,151.58 and 403.26 is: 604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.12 : 1,151.58 = 403.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.12/1,151.58 = 403.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.12x = 1,151.58 × 403.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.12x = 464,386.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,386.15/768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.58

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