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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.90, 1,155.53 and 283.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.90, 1,155.53 and 283.69 is: 425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.90 : 1,155.53 = 283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.90/1,155.53 = 283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.90x = 1,155.53 × 283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.90x = 327,805.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,805.11/770.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.22

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