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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.25, 1,153.86 and 282.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.25, 1,153.86 and 282.17 is: 423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.25 : 1,153.86 = 282.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.25/1,153.86 = 282.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.25x = 1,153.86 × 282.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.25x = 325,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,584.68/769.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.25

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