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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.28, 1,151.08 and 461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.28, 1,151.08 and 461.32 is: 690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.28 : 1,151.08 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.28/1,151.08 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.28x = 1,151.08 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.28x = 531,016.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,016.23/769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.28

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