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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769, 1,156.20 and 404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769, 1,156.20 and 404.52 is: 608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769 : 1,156.20 = 404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769/1,156.20 = 404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769x = 1,156.20 × 404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769x = 467,706.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,706.02/769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.20

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