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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.83, 1,156.70 and 284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.83, 1,156.70 and 284.22 is: 426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.83 : 1,156.70 = 284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.83/1,156.70 = 284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.83x = 1,156.70 × 284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.83x = 328,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,756.92/770.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.50

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