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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.68, 1,154.52 and 481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.68, 1,154.52 and 481.32 is: 721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.68 : 1,154.52 = 481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.68/1,154.52 = 481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.68x = 1,154.52 × 481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.68x = 555,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,693.57/769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.98

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