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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.74, 1,153.08 and 606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.74, 1,153.08 and 606.66 is: 908.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.74 : 1,153.08 = 606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.74/1,153.08 = 606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.74x = 1,153.08 × 606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.74x = 699,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,527.51/769.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.78

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