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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.41, 1,154.66 and 596.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.41, 1,154.66 and 596.48 is: 895.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.41 : 1,154.66 = 596.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.41/1,154.66 = 596.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.41x = 1,154.66 × 596.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.41x = 688,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,722.84/769.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.13

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