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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.93, 1,156.48 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.93, 1,156.48 and 283.92 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.93 : 1,156.48 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.93/1,156.48 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.93x = 1,156.48 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.93x = 328,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,349.26/770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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