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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.31, 1,154.58 and 404.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.31, 1,154.58 and 404.31 is: 606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.31 : 1,154.58 = 404.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.31/1,154.58 = 404.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.31x = 1,154.58 × 404.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.31x = 466,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,808.24/769.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.79

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