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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.81, 1,154.78 and 307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.81, 1,154.78 and 307.70 is: 461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.81 : 1,154.78 = 307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.81/1,154.78 = 307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.81x = 1,154.78 × 307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.81x = 355,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,325.81/769.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.58

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