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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770, 1,154.30 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770, 1,154.30 and 282.96 is: 424.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770 : 1,154.30 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770/1,154.30 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770x = 1,154.30 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770x = 326,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,620.73/770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.18

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