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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.95, 1,154.45 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.95, 1,154.45 and 282.74 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.95 : 1,154.45 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.95/1,154.45 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.95x = 1,154.45 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.95x = 326,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,404.13/769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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