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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.25, 1,154.21 and 403.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.25, 1,154.21 and 403.95 is: 606.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.25 : 1,154.21 = 403.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.25/1,154.21 = 403.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.25x = 1,154.21 × 403.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.25x = 466,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,247.02/769.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.11

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