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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.87, 1,153.79 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.87, 1,153.79 and 403.92 is: 606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.87 : 1,153.79 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.87/1,153.79 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.87x = 1,153.79 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.87x = 466,038.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,038.86/768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.13

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