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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.60, 1,154.33 and 307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.60, 1,154.33 and 307.25 is: 460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.60 : 1,154.33 = 307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.60/1,154.33 = 307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.60x = 1,154.33 × 307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.60x = 354,666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,666.36/769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.85

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