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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.16, 1,155.34 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.16, 1,155.34 and 283.08 is: 424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.16 : 1,155.34 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.16/1,155.34 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.16x = 1,155.34 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.16x = 327,053.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,053.65/770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.66

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