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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.18, 1,154.61 and 283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.18, 1,154.61 and 283.13 is: 424.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.18 : 1,154.61 = 283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.18/1,154.61 = 283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.18x = 1,154.61 × 283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.18x = 326,904.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,904.73/770.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.45

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