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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.07, 1,154.21 and 282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.07, 1,154.21 and 282.15 is: 423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.07 : 1,154.21 = 282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.07/1,154.21 = 282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.07x = 1,154.21 × 282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.07x = 325,658.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,658.94/769.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.44

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