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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.95, 1,155.39 and 283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.95, 1,155.39 and 283.35 is: 425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.95 : 1,155.39 = 283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.95/1,155.39 = 283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.95x = 1,155.39 × 283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.95x = 327,372.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,372.56/769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.19

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