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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.05, 1,152.86 and 281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.05, 1,152.86 and 281.75 is: 422.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.05 : 1,152.86 = 281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.05/1,152.86 = 281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.05x = 1,152.86 × 281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.05x = 324,811.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,811.13/769.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.35

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