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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.46, 1,151.44 and 616.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.46, 1,151.44 and 616.36 is: 922.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.46 : 1,151.44 = 616.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.46/1,151.44 = 616.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.46x = 1,151.44 × 616.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.46x = 709,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,701.56/769.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.34

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