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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.44, 1,155.33 and 614.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.44, 1,155.33 and 614.91 is: 923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.44 : 1,155.33 = 614.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.44/1,155.33 = 614.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.44x = 1,155.33 × 614.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.44x = 710,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,423.97/769.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.30

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