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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.94, 1,153.75 and 403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.94, 1,153.75 and 403.64 is: 605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.94 : 1,153.75 = 403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.94/1,153.75 = 403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.94x = 1,153.75 × 403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.94x = 465,703.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,703.54/768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.64

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