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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.13, 1,154.16 and 404.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.13, 1,154.16 and 404.18 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.13 : 1,154.16 = 404.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.13/1,154.16 = 404.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.13x = 1,154.16 × 404.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.13x = 466,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,482.62/769.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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