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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.30, 1,151.57 and 615.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.30, 1,151.57 and 615.56 is: 921.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.30 : 1,151.57 = 615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.30/1,151.57 = 615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.30x = 1,151.57 × 615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.30x = 708,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,856.21/769.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.43

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