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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.63, 1,156.05 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.63, 1,156.05 and 283.59 is: 425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.63 : 1,156.05 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.63/1,156.05 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.63x = 1,156.05 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.63x = 327,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,844.22/770.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.43

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