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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.15, 1,154.72 and 282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.15, 1,154.72 and 282.94 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.15 : 1,154.72 = 282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.15/1,154.72 = 282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.15x = 1,154.72 × 282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.15x = 326,714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,714.30/770.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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