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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.27, 1,151.85 and 403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.27, 1,151.85 and 403.32 is: 603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.27 : 1,151.85 = 403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.27/1,151.85 = 403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.27x = 1,151.85 × 403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.27x = 464,564.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,564.14/769.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.90

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