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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.94, 1,155.81 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.94, 1,155.81 and 461.93 is: 693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.94 : 1,155.81 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.94/1,155.81 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.94x = 1,155.81 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.94x = 533,903.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,903.31/769.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.43

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