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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.67, 1,155.31 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.67, 1,155.31 and 283.60 is: 425.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.67 : 1,155.31 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.67/1,155.31 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.67x = 1,155.31 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.67x = 327,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,645.92/770.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.14

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