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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.86, 1,149.56 and 605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.86, 1,149.56 and 605.70 is: 904.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.86 : 1,149.56 = 605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.86/1,149.56 = 605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.86x = 1,149.56 × 605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.86x = 696,285.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,285.46/769.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.43

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