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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.53, 1,155.28 and 283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.53, 1,155.28 and 283.52 is: 425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.53 : 1,155.28 = 283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.53/1,155.28 = 283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.53x = 1,155.28 × 283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.53x = 327,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,544.99/770.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.09

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