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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.19, 1,153.53 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.19, 1,153.53 and 282.24 is: 423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.19 : 1,153.53 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.19/1,153.53 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.19x = 1,153.53 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.19x = 325,572.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,572.31/769.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.27

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