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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.64, 1,153.56 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.64, 1,153.56 and 422.48 is: 633.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.64 : 1,153.56 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.64/1,153.56 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.64x = 1,153.56 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.64x = 487,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,356.03/769.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.23

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