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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.58, 1,154.36 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.58, 1,154.36 and 282.44 is: 423.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.58 : 1,154.36 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.58/1,154.36 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.58x = 1,154.36 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.58x = 326,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,037.44/769.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.66

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