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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.36, 1,148.82 and 605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.36, 1,148.82 and 605.20 is: 903.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.36 : 1,148.82 = 605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.36/1,148.82 = 605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.36x = 1,148.82 × 605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.36x = 695,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,265.86/769.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.69

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