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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.32, 1,154.12 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.32, 1,154.12 and 249.22 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.32 : 1,154.12 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.32/1,154.12 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.32x = 1,154.12 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.32x = 287,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,629.98/769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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