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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.94, 1,154.50 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.94, 1,154.50 and 276.11 is: 414.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.94 : 1,154.50 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.94/1,154.50 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.94x = 1,154.50 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.94x = 318,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,762.53/769.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.01

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