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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.94, 1,154.58 and 331.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.94, 1,154.58 and 331.39 is: 496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.94 : 1,154.58 = 331.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.94/1,154.58 = 331.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.94x = 1,154.58 × 331.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.94x = 382,616.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,616.27/769.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.94

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