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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.15, 1,152.95 and 495.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.15, 1,152.95 and 495.43 is: 741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.15 : 1,152.95 = 495.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.15/1,152.95 = 495.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.15x = 1,152.95 × 495.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.15x = 571,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,206.02/770.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.68

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