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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.25, 1,153.88 and 249.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.25, 1,153.88 and 249.69 is: 374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.25 : 1,153.88 = 249.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.25/1,153.88 = 249.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.25x = 1,153.88 × 249.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.25x = 288,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,112.30/769.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.54

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