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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.08, 1,151.56 and 403.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.08, 1,151.56 and 403.10 is: 603.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.08 : 1,151.56 = 403.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.08/1,151.56 = 403.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.08x = 1,151.56 × 403.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.08x = 464,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,188.08/769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.56

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