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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.14, 1,157.06 and 715.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.14, 1,157.06 and 715.47 is: 1,074.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.14 : 1,157.06 = 715.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.14/1,157.06 = 715.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.14x = 1,157.06 × 715.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.14x = 827,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,841.72/770.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.92

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