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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.02, 1,155.06 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.02, 1,155.06 and 282.80 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.02 : 1,155.06 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.02/1,155.06 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.02x = 1,155.06 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.02x = 326,653.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,653.86/770.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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