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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770, 1,155.48 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770, 1,155.48 and 283.28 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770 : 1,155.48 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770/1,155.48 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770x = 1,155.48 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770x = 327,324.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,324.37/770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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