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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.20, 1,153.80 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.20, 1,153.80 and 282.20 is: 423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.20 : 1,153.80 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.20/1,153.80 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.20x = 1,153.80 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.20x = 325,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,596.59/769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.29

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