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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.32, 1,154.04 and 275.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.32, 1,154.04 and 275.83 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.32 : 1,154.04 = 275.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.32/1,154.04 = 275.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.32x = 1,154.04 × 275.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.32x = 318,318.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,318.85/769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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