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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.47, 1,152.15 and 615.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.47, 1,152.15 and 615.69 is: 921.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.47 : 1,152.15 = 615.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.47/1,152.15 = 615.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.47x = 1,152.15 × 615.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.47x = 709,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,367.71/769.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.90

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