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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.18, 1,154.17 and 461.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.18, 1,154.17 and 461.65 is: 692.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.18 : 1,154.17 = 461.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.18/1,154.17 = 461.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.18x = 1,154.17 × 461.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.18x = 532,822.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,822.58/769.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.72

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