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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.02, 1,155.12 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.02, 1,155.12 and 283.07 is: 424.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.02 : 1,155.12 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.02/1,155.12 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.02x = 1,155.12 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.02x = 326,981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,981.64/770.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.64

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