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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.78, 1,155.83 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.78, 1,155.83 and 283.73 is: 425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.78 : 1,155.83 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.78/1,155.83 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.78x = 1,155.83 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.78x = 327,936.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,936.45/770.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.46

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