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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.34, 1,155.60 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.34, 1,155.60 and 283.32 is: 425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.34 : 1,155.60 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.34/1,155.60 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.34x = 1,155.60 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.34x = 327,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,404.59/770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.01

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