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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.26, 1,154.09 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.26, 1,154.09 and 282.32 is: 423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.26 : 1,154.09 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.26/1,154.09 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.26x = 1,154.09 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.26x = 325,822.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,822.69/769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.55

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