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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.08, 1,153.40 and 575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.08, 1,153.40 and 575.32 is: 861.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.08 : 1,153.40 = 575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.08/1,153.40 = 575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.08x = 1,153.40 × 575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.08x = 663,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,568.32/770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.69

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