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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.25, 1,154.48 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.25, 1,154.48 and 282.44 is: 423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.25 : 1,154.48 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.25/1,154.48 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.25x = 1,154.48 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.25x = 326,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,064.15/769.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.88

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