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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.53, 1,154.03 and 463.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.53, 1,154.03 and 463.35 is: 694.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.53 : 1,154.03 = 463.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.53/1,154.03 = 463.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.53x = 1,154.03 × 463.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.53x = 534,717.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,717.48/769.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.86

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