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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.35, 1,155.48 and 283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.35, 1,155.48 and 283.37 is: 425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.35 : 1,155.48 = 283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.35/1,155.48 = 283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.35x = 1,155.48 × 283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.35x = 327,422.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,422.59/770.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.03

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