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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.07, 1,154.73 and 714.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.07, 1,154.73 and 714.51 is: 1,071.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.07 : 1,154.73 = 714.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.07/1,154.73 = 714.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.07x = 1,154.73 × 714.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.07x = 825,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,066.13/770.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.42

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