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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.65, 1,154.90 and 477.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.65, 1,154.90 and 477.31 is: 716.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.65 : 1,154.90 = 477.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.65/1,154.90 = 477.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.65x = 1,154.90 × 477.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.65x = 551,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,245.32/769.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.23

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