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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.26, 1,154.62 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.26, 1,154.62 and 283.18 is: 424.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.26 : 1,154.62 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.26/1,154.62 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.26x = 1,154.62 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.26x = 326,965.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,965.29/770.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.49

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