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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.02, 1,154.62 and 710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.02, 1,154.62 and 710.08 is: 1,064.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.02 : 1,154.62 = 710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.02/1,154.62 = 710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.02x = 1,154.62 × 710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.02x = 819,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,872.57/770.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.74

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