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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.74, 1,155.98 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.74, 1,155.98 and 283.68 is: 425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.74 : 1,155.98 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.74/1,155.98 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.74x = 1,155.98 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.74x = 327,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,929.12/770.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.47

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