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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,153.20 and 281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,153.20 and 281.93 is: 422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,153.20 = 281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,153.20 = 281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,153.20 × 281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 325,121.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,121.68/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.73

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