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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.63, 1,239.58 and 769.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.63, 1,239.58 and 769.32 is: 1,146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.63 : 1,239.58 = 769.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.63/1,239.58 = 769.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.63x = 1,239.58 × 769.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.63x = 953,640.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,640.84/831.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.71

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