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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.91, 1,154.66 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.91, 1,154.66 and 283.10 is: 424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.91 : 1,154.66 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.91/1,154.66 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.91x = 1,154.66 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.91x = 326,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,877.06/769.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.57

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