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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.83, 1,153.29 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.83, 1,153.29 and 275.33 is: 413.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.83 : 1,153.29 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.83/1,153.29 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.83x = 1,153.29 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.83x = 317,535.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,535.34/768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.01

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