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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.11, 1,153.04 and 495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.11, 1,153.04 and 495.52 is: 741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.11 : 1,153.04 = 495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.11/1,153.04 = 495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.11x = 1,153.04 × 495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.11x = 571,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,349.02/770.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.91

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