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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.75, 1,155.08 and 307.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.75, 1,155.08 and 307.75 is: 461.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.75 : 1,155.08 = 307.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.75/1,155.08 = 307.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.75x = 1,155.08 × 307.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.75x = 355,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,475.87/769.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.81

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