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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.24, 1,154.22 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.24, 1,154.22 and 307.54 is: 461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.24 : 1,154.22 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.24/1,154.22 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.24x = 1,154.22 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.24x = 354,968.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,968.82/769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.45

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