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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.66, 1,154.83 and 404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.66, 1,154.83 and 404.36 is: 606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.66 : 1,154.83 = 404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.66/1,154.83 = 404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.66x = 1,154.83 × 404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.66x = 466,968.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,968.93/769.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.72

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