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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.50, 1,150.20 and 631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.50, 1,150.20 and 631.80 is: 944.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.50 : 1,150.20 = 631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.50/1,150.20 = 631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.50x = 1,150.20 × 631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.50x = 726,696.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,696.36/769.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.37

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