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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.79, 1,154.64 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.79, 1,154.64 and 307.44 is: 461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.79 : 1,154.64 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.79/1,154.64 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.79x = 1,154.64 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.79x = 354,981.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,981.37/769.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.14

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