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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.86, 1,153.56 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.86, 1,153.56 and 404.28 is: 605.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.86 : 1,153.56 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.86/1,153.56 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.86x = 1,153.56 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.86x = 466,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,361.24/769.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.77

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