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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.09, 1,153.79 and 282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.09, 1,153.79 and 282.13 is: 423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.09 : 1,153.79 = 282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.09/1,153.79 = 282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.09x = 1,153.79 × 282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.09x = 325,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,518.77/769.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.25

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