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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.34, 1,154.10 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.34, 1,154.10 and 282.32 is: 423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.34 : 1,154.10 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.34/1,154.10 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.34x = 1,154.10 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.34x = 325,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,819.74/769.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.51

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