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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.35, 1,154.88 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.35, 1,154.88 and 399.06 is: 599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.35 : 1,154.88 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.35/1,154.88 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.35x = 1,154.88 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.35x = 460,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,866.41/769.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.03

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