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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.34, 1,153.10 and 403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.34, 1,153.10 and 403.94 is: 605.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.34 : 1,153.10 = 403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.34/1,153.10 = 403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.34x = 1,153.10 × 403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.34x = 465,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,787.11/769.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.44

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