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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.76, 1,155.36 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.76, 1,155.36 and 283.56 is: 425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.76 : 1,155.36 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.76/1,155.36 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.76x = 1,155.36 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.76x = 327,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,613.88/770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.05

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