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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.08, 1,153.96 and 403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.08, 1,153.96 and 403.78 is: 605.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.08 : 1,153.96 = 403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.08/1,153.96 = 403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.08x = 1,153.96 × 403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.08x = 465,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,945.90/769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.85

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