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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.47, 1,154.68 and 283.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.47, 1,154.68 and 283.06 is: 424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.47 : 1,154.68 = 283.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.47/1,154.68 = 283.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.47x = 1,154.68 × 283.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.47x = 326,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,843.72/770.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.21

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