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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.53, 1,151.82 and 403.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.53, 1,151.82 and 403.82 is: 604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.53 : 1,151.82 = 403.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.53/1,151.82 = 403.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.53x = 1,151.82 × 403.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.53x = 465,122.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,122.19/769.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.42

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