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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.83, 1,154.79 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.83, 1,154.79 and 276.33 is: 414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.83 : 1,154.79 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.83/1,154.79 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.83x = 1,154.79 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.83x = 319,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,103.12/769.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.51

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