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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.28, 1,154.32 and 422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.28, 1,154.32 and 422.60 is: 634.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.28 : 1,154.32 = 422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.28/1,154.32 = 422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.28x = 1,154.32 × 422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.28x = 487,815.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,815.63/769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.12

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