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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.55, 1,152.27 and 403.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.55, 1,152.27 and 403.57 is: 604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.55 : 1,152.27 = 403.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.55/1,152.27 = 403.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.55x = 1,152.27 × 403.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.55x = 465,013.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,013.82/769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.27

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