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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.51, 1,155.74 and 283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.51, 1,155.74 and 283.45 is: 425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.51 : 1,155.74 = 283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.51/1,155.74 = 283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.51x = 1,155.74 × 283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.51x = 327,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,588.72/770.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.16

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