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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.84, 1,154.04 and 282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.84, 1,154.04 and 282.76 is: 423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.84 : 1,154.04 = 282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.84/1,154.04 = 282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.84x = 1,154.04 × 282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.84x = 326,316.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,316.35/769.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.88

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