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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.26, 1,154.24 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.26, 1,154.24 and 404.22 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.26 : 1,154.24 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.26/1,154.24 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.26x = 1,154.24 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.26x = 466,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,566.89/769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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