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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.05, 1,153.89 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.05, 1,153.89 and 404.16 is: 606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.05 : 1,153.89 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.05/1,153.89 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.05x = 1,153.89 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.05x = 466,356.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,356.18/769.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.41

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