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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.64, 1,154.52 and 249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.64, 1,154.52 and 249.43 is: 374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.64 : 1,154.52 = 249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.64/1,154.52 = 249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.64x = 1,154.52 × 249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.64x = 287,975.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,975.31/769.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.17

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