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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,153.85 and 566.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,153.85 and 566.09 is: 849.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,153.85 = 566.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,153.85 = 566.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,153.85 × 566.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 653,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,178.67/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.28

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