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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.14, 1,155.24 and 496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.14, 1,155.24 and 496 is: 744.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.14 : 1,155.24 = 496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.14/1,155.24 = 496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.14x = 1,155.24 × 496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.14x = 572,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,999.04/770.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.02

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