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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.45, 1,156.13 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.45, 1,156.13 and 283.53 is: 425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.45 : 1,156.13 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.45/1,156.13 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.45x = 1,156.13 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.45x = 327,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,796.12/770.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.46

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