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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.91, 1,154.96 and 250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.91, 1,154.96 and 250.09 is: 375.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.91 : 1,154.96 = 250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.91/1,154.96 = 250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.91x = 1,154.96 × 250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.91x = 288,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,840.75/769.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.16

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