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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.70, 1,153.10 and 404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.70, 1,153.10 and 404.20 is: 606.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.70 : 1,153.10 = 404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.70/1,153.10 = 404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.70x = 1,153.10 × 404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.70x = 466,083.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,083.02/768.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.33

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