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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.26, 1,152.59 and 402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.26, 1,152.59 and 402.95 is: 604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.26 : 1,152.59 = 402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.26/1,152.59 = 402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.26x = 1,152.59 × 402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.26x = 464,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,428.36/768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.52

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