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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.78, 1,153.77 and 282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.78, 1,153.77 and 282.15 is: 423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.78 : 1,153.77 = 282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.78/1,153.77 = 282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.78x = 1,153.77 × 282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.78x = 325,536.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,536.21/768.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.45

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