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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,154.53 and 441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,154.53 and 441.27 is: 662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,154.53 = 441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,154.53 = 441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,154.53 × 441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 509,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,462.01/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.42

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