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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.98, 1,155.48 and 283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.98, 1,155.48 and 283.46 is: 424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.98 : 1,155.48 = 283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.98/1,155.48 = 283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.98x = 1,155.48 × 283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.98x = 327,532.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,532.36/770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.83

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