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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.27, 1,155.51 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.27, 1,155.51 and 283.20 is: 424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.27 : 1,155.51 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.27/1,155.51 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.27x = 1,155.51 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.27x = 327,240.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,240.43/770.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.84

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