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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.38, 1,153.05 and 281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.38, 1,153.05 and 281.96 is: 422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.38 : 1,153.05 = 281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.38/1,153.05 = 281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.38x = 1,153.05 × 281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.38x = 325,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,108.21/769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.56

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