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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.96, 1,153.05 and 476.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.96, 1,153.05 and 476.74 is: 713.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.96 : 1,153.05 = 476.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.96/1,153.05 = 476.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.96x = 1,153.05 × 476.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.96x = 549,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,705.06/769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.94

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