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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.16, 1,153.91 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.16, 1,153.91 and 439.76 is: 659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.16 : 1,153.91 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.16/1,153.91 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.16x = 1,153.91 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.16x = 507,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,447.45/769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.74

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