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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.72, 1,153.05 and 460.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.72, 1,153.05 and 460.71 is: 690.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.72 : 1,153.05 = 460.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.72/1,153.05 = 460.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.72x = 1,153.05 × 460.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.72x = 531,221.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,221.67/769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.15

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