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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.83, 1,154.72 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.83, 1,154.72 and 282.75 is: 424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.83 : 1,154.72 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.83/1,154.72 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.83x = 1,154.72 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.83x = 326,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,497.79/769.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.12

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