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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.73, 1,153.78 and 403.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.73, 1,153.78 and 403.77 is: 606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.73 : 1,153.78 = 403.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.73/1,153.78 = 403.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.73x = 1,153.78 × 403.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.73x = 465,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,861.75/768.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.01

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