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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.06, 1,149.54 and 715.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.06, 1,149.54 and 715.38 is: 1,067.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.06 : 1,149.54 = 715.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.06/1,149.54 = 715.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.06x = 1,149.54 × 715.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.06x = 822,357.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,357.93/770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.92

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