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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.79, 1,155.14 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.79, 1,155.14 and 282.87 is: 424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.79 : 1,155.14 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.79/1,155.14 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.79x = 1,155.14 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.79x = 326,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,753.04/769.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.47

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