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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.97, 1,151.82 and 403.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.97, 1,151.82 and 403.00 is: 603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.97 : 1,151.82 = 403.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.97/1,151.82 = 403.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.97x = 1,151.82 × 403.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.97x = 464,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,183.82/768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.64

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