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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.04, 1,155.60 and 608.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.04, 1,155.60 and 608.76 is: 913.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.04 : 1,155.60 = 608.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.04/1,155.60 = 608.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.04x = 1,155.60 × 608.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.04x = 703,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,483.06/770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.57

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