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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.98, 1,154.51 and 307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.98, 1,154.51 and 307.97 is: 461.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.98 : 1,154.51 = 307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.98/1,154.51 = 307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.98x = 1,154.51 × 307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.98x = 355,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,552.90/769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.77

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