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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.55, 1,152.84 and 404.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.55, 1,152.84 and 404.05 is: 606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.55 : 1,152.84 = 404.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.55/1,152.84 = 404.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.55x = 1,152.84 × 404.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.55x = 465,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,805.00/768.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.08

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