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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.03, 1,150.71 and 461.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.03, 1,150.71 and 461.10 is: 689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.03 : 1,150.71 = 461.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.03/1,150.71 = 461.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.03x = 1,150.71 × 461.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.03x = 530,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,592.38/769.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.95

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