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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.94, 1,152.42 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.94, 1,152.42 and 418.08 is: 625.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.94 : 1,152.42 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.94/1,152.42 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.94x = 1,152.42 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.94x = 481,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,803.75/769.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.77

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