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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.03, 1,152.05 and 402.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.03, 1,152.05 and 402.93 is: 603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.03 : 1,152.05 = 402.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.03/1,152.05 = 402.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.03x = 1,152.05 × 402.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.03x = 464,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,193.49/769.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.61

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