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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.58, 1,153.41 and 606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.58, 1,153.41 and 606.62 is: 909.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.58 : 1,153.41 = 606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.58/1,153.41 = 606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.58x = 1,153.41 × 606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.58x = 699,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,681.57/769.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.17

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