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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.21, 1,153.88 and 282.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.21, 1,153.88 and 282.29 is: 423.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.21 : 1,153.88 = 282.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.21/1,153.88 = 282.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.21x = 1,153.88 × 282.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.21x = 325,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,732.38/769.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.46

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