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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.55, 1,151.96 and 621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.55, 1,151.96 and 621.92 is: 930.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.55 : 1,151.96 = 621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.55/1,151.96 = 621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.55x = 1,151.96 × 621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.55x = 716,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,426.73/769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.97

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