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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.50, 1,154.25 and 282.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.50, 1,154.25 and 282.78 is: 424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.50 : 1,154.25 = 282.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.50/1,154.25 = 282.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.50x = 1,154.25 × 282.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.50x = 326,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,398.82/769.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.17

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