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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.69, 1,152.28 and 403.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.69, 1,152.28 and 403.51 is: 604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.69 : 1,152.28 = 403.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.69/1,152.28 = 403.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.69x = 1,152.28 × 403.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.69x = 464,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,956.50/768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.87

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