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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.11, 1,153.90 and 403.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.11, 1,153.90 and 403.65 is: 605.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.11 : 1,153.90 = 403.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.11/1,153.90 = 403.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.11x = 1,153.90 × 403.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.11x = 465,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,771.74/769.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.60

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