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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.59, 1,154.69 and 440.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.59, 1,154.69 and 440.87 is: 661.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.59 : 1,154.69 = 440.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.59/1,154.69 = 440.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.59x = 1,154.69 × 440.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.59x = 509,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,060.20/769.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.47

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