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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.52, 1,153.98 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.52, 1,153.98 and 275.92 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.52 : 1,153.98 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.52/1,153.98 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.52x = 1,153.98 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.52x = 318,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,406.16/769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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