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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.22, 1,152.30 and 460.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.22, 1,152.30 and 460.21 is: 689.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.22 : 1,152.30 = 460.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.22/1,152.30 = 460.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.22x = 1,152.30 × 460.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.22x = 530,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,294.22/769.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.39

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