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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.89, 1,153.64 and 403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.89, 1,153.64 and 403.58 is: 605.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.89 : 1,153.64 = 403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.89/1,153.64 = 403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.89x = 1,153.64 × 403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.89x = 465,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,589.92/768.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.53

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