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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.35, 1,154.03 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.35, 1,154.03 and 294.42 is: 441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.35 : 1,154.03 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.35/1,154.03 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.35x = 1,154.03 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.35x = 339,769.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,769.51/769.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.63

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