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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.60, 1,153.68 and 403.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.60, 1,153.68 and 403.95 is: 605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.60 : 1,153.68 = 403.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.60/1,153.68 = 403.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.60x = 1,153.68 × 403.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.60x = 466,031.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,031.85/769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.55

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