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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.78, 1,154.81 and 496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.78, 1,154.81 and 496.14 is: 744.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.78 : 1,154.81 = 496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.78/1,154.81 = 496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.78x = 1,154.81 × 496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.78x = 572,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,947.43/769.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.30

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