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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.54, 1,154.49 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.54, 1,154.49 and 249.58 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.54 : 1,154.49 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.54/1,154.49 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.54x = 1,154.49 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.54x = 288,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,131.84/769.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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