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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.49, 1,155.14 and 607.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.49, 1,155.14 and 607.29 is: 911.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.49 : 1,155.14 = 607.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.49/1,155.14 = 607.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.49x = 1,155.14 × 607.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.49x = 701,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,504.97/769.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.65

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