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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.76, 1,151.72 and 468.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.76, 1,151.72 and 468.10 is: 700.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.76 : 1,151.72 = 468.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.76/1,151.72 = 468.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.76x = 1,151.72 × 468.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.76x = 539,120.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,120.99/769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.38

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