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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.38, 1,155.48 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.38, 1,155.48 and 283.30 is: 424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.38 : 1,155.48 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.38/1,155.48 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.38x = 1,155.48 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.38x = 327,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,347.48/770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.92

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