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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.57, 1,153.20 and 403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.57, 1,153.20 and 403.27 is: 605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.57 : 1,153.20 = 403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.57/1,153.20 = 403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.57x = 1,153.20 × 403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.57x = 465,050.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,050.96/768.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.09

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