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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.68, 1,155.36 and 283.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.68, 1,155.36 and 283.63 is: 425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.68 : 1,155.36 = 283.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.68/1,155.36 = 283.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.68x = 1,155.36 × 283.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.68x = 327,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,694.76/770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.20

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