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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.11, 1,152.95 and 426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.11, 1,152.95 and 426.39 is: 639.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.11 : 1,152.95 = 426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.11/1,152.95 = 426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.11x = 1,152.95 × 426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.11x = 491,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,604.22/769.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.19

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