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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.95, 1,154.70 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.95, 1,154.70 and 276.30 is: 414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.95 : 1,154.70 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.95/1,154.70 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.95x = 1,154.70 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.95x = 319,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,043.61/769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.37

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