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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.99, 1,154.30 and 282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.99, 1,154.30 and 282.93 is: 424.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.99 : 1,154.30 = 282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.99/1,154.30 = 282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.99x = 1,154.30 × 282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.99x = 326,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,580.33/769.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.14

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