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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.00, 1,153.60 and 282.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.00, 1,153.60 and 282.05 is: 423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.00 : 1,153.60 = 282.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.00/1,153.60 = 282.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.00x = 1,153.60 × 282.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.00x = 325,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,375.06/769.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.12

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