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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.20, 1,153.80 and 661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.20, 1,153.80 and 661.20 is: 991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.20 : 1,153.80 = 661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.20/1,153.80 = 661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.20x = 1,153.80 × 661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.20x = 762,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,892.56/769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.80

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