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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.78, 1,153.71 and 404.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.78, 1,153.71 and 404.38 is: 606.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.78 : 1,153.71 = 404.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.78/1,153.71 = 404.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.78x = 1,153.71 × 404.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.78x = 466,537.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,537.25/769.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.07

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