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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.68, 1,154.79 and 404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.68, 1,154.79 and 404.25 is: 606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.68 : 1,154.79 = 404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.68/1,154.79 = 404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.68x = 1,154.79 × 404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.68x = 466,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,823.86/769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.52

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