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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.54, 1,156.26 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.54, 1,156.26 and 283.62 is: 425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.54 : 1,156.26 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.54/1,156.26 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.54x = 1,156.26 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.54x = 327,938.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,938.46/770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.60

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