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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.50, 1,156.36 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.50, 1,156.36 and 283.60 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.50 : 1,156.36 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.50/1,156.36 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.50x = 1,156.36 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.50x = 327,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,943.70/770.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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