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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.05, 1,153.58 and 281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.05, 1,153.58 and 281.79 is: 422.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.05 : 1,153.58 = 281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.05/1,153.58 = 281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.05x = 1,153.58 × 281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.05x = 325,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,065.90/769.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.69

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