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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.26, 1,153.86 and 306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.26, 1,153.86 and 306.90 is: 460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.26 : 1,153.86 = 306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.26/1,153.86 = 306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.26x = 1,153.86 × 306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.26x = 354,119.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,119.63/769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.34

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