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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.82, 1,153.57 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.82, 1,153.57 and 403.52 is: 605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.82 : 1,153.57 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.82/1,153.57 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.82x = 1,153.57 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.82x = 465,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,488.57/768.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.46

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