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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.14, 1,152.68 and 403.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.14, 1,152.68 and 403.17 is: 604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.14 : 1,152.68 = 403.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.14/1,152.68 = 403.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.14x = 1,152.68 × 403.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.14x = 464,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,723.98/769.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.21

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