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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.13, 1,155.08 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.13, 1,155.08 and 283.11 is: 424.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.13 : 1,155.08 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.13/1,155.08 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.13x = 1,155.08 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.13x = 327,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,014.70/770.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.62

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