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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.89, 1,155.41 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.89, 1,155.41 and 301.44 is: 452.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.89 : 1,155.41 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.89/1,155.41 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.89x = 1,155.41 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.89x = 348,281.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,281.77/769.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.38

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