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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.98, 1,155.43 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.98, 1,155.43 and 283.38 is: 425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.98 : 1,155.43 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.98/1,155.43 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.98x = 1,155.43 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.98x = 327,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,421.77/769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.23

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