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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.57, 1,154.40 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.57, 1,154.40 and 275.92 is: 413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.57 : 1,154.40 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.57/1,154.40 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.57x = 1,154.40 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.57x = 318,526.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,526.17/769.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.90

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