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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.34, 1,154.54 and 495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.34, 1,154.54 and 495.64 is: 743.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.34 : 1,154.54 = 495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.34/1,154.54 = 495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.34x = 1,154.54 × 495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.34x = 572,236.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,236.21/769.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.80

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