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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.03, 1,155.01 and 462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.03, 1,155.01 and 462.09 is: 693.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.03 : 1,155.01 = 462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.03/1,155.01 = 462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.03x = 1,155.01 × 462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.03x = 533,718.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,718.57/770.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.11

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