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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.30, 1,154.67 and 404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.30, 1,154.67 and 404.35 is: 606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.30 : 1,154.67 = 404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.30/1,154.67 = 404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.30x = 1,154.67 × 404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.30x = 466,890.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,890.81/769.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.90

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