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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.42, 1,152.81 and 403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.42, 1,152.81 and 403.38 is: 605.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.42 : 1,152.81 = 403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.42/1,152.81 = 403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.42x = 1,152.81 × 403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.42x = 465,020.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,020.50/768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.16

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