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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.10, 1,155.11 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.10, 1,155.11 and 283.11 is: 424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.10 : 1,155.11 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.10/1,155.11 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.10x = 1,155.11 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.10x = 327,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,021.78/770.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.65

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