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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.01, 1,151.91 and 614.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.01, 1,151.91 and 614.12 is: 919.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.01 : 1,151.91 = 614.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.01/1,151.91 = 614.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.01x = 1,151.91 × 614.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.01x = 707,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,405.21/769.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.90

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