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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.76, 1,152.43 and 403.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.76, 1,152.43 and 403.11 is: 604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.76 : 1,152.43 = 403.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.76/1,152.43 = 403.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.76x = 1,152.43 × 403.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.76x = 464,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,555.05/768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.29

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