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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.49, 1,154.67 and 462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.49, 1,154.67 and 462.09 is: 693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.49 : 1,154.67 = 462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.49/1,154.67 = 462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.49x = 1,154.67 × 462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.49x = 533,561.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,561.46/769.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.40

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