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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.98, 1,155.38 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.98, 1,155.38 and 283.18 is: 424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.98 : 1,155.38 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.98/1,155.38 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.98x = 1,155.38 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.98x = 327,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,180.51/769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.92

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