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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.27, 1,154.61 and 282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.27, 1,154.61 and 282.92 is: 424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.27 : 1,154.61 = 282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.27/1,154.61 = 282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.27x = 1,154.61 × 282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.27x = 326,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,656.49/770.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.08

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