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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.08, 1,153.68 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.08, 1,153.68 and 282.12 is: 423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.08 : 1,153.68 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.08/1,153.68 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.08x = 1,153.68 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.08x = 325,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,476.20/769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.20

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