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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.23, 1,153.92 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.23, 1,153.92 and 249.27 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.23 : 1,153.92 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.23/1,153.92 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.23x = 1,153.92 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.23x = 287,637.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,637.64/769.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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