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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.48, 1,149.41 and 551.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.48, 1,149.41 and 551.32 is: 823.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.48 : 1,149.41 = 551.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.48/1,149.41 = 551.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.48x = 1,149.41 × 551.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.48x = 633,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,692.72/769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.53

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