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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,153.18 and 306.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,153.18 and 306.95 is: 460.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,153.18 = 306.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,153.18 = 306.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,153.18 × 306.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 353,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,961.30/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.23

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