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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.02, 1,153.53 and 609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.02, 1,153.53 and 609.18 is: 913.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.02 : 1,153.53 = 609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.02/1,153.53 = 609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.02x = 1,153.53 × 609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.02x = 702,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,707.41/769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.77

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