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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.14, 1,152.99 and 281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.14, 1,152.99 and 281.81 is: 422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.14 : 1,152.99 = 281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.14/1,152.99 = 281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.14x = 1,152.99 × 281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.14x = 324,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,926.99/769.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.45

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