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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.93, 1,154.66 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.93, 1,154.66 and 283.02 is: 424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.93 : 1,154.66 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.93/1,154.66 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.93x = 1,154.66 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.93x = 326,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,791.87/769.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.44

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