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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.31, 1,152.44 and 595.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.31, 1,152.44 and 595.37 is: 891.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.31 : 1,152.44 = 595.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.31/1,152.44 = 595.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.31x = 1,152.44 × 595.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.31x = 686,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,125.23/769.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.87

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