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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.37, 1,153.34 and 307.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.37, 1,153.34 and 307.03 is: 460.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.37 : 1,153.34 = 307.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.37/1,153.34 = 307.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.37x = 1,153.34 × 307.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.37x = 354,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,108.45/769.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.26

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