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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.16, 1,153.85 and 282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.16, 1,153.85 and 282.22 is: 423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.16 : 1,153.85 = 282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.16/1,153.85 = 282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.16x = 1,153.85 × 282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.16x = 325,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,635.25/769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.36

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