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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.60, 1,153.01 and 403.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.60, 1,153.01 and 403.42 is: 605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.60 : 1,153.01 = 403.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.60/1,153.01 = 403.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.60x = 1,153.01 × 403.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.60x = 465,143.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,143.26/768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.18

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