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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.76, 1,154.72 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.76, 1,154.72 and 283.04 is: 424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.76 : 1,154.72 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.76/1,154.72 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.76x = 1,154.72 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.76x = 326,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,831.95/769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.59

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