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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.25, 1,154.37 and 422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.25, 1,154.37 and 422.82 is: 634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.25 : 1,154.37 = 422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.25/1,154.37 = 422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.25x = 1,154.37 × 422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.25x = 488,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,090.72/769.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.51

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