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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.95, 1,154.24 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.95, 1,154.24 and 282.88 is: 424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.95 : 1,154.24 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.95/1,154.24 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.95x = 1,154.24 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.95x = 326,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,512.50/769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.07

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