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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.98, 1,153.92 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.98, 1,153.92 and 403.98 is: 605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.98 : 1,153.92 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.98/1,153.92 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.98x = 1,153.92 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.98x = 466,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,160.60/769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.42

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