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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.16, 1,153.68 and 565.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.16, 1,153.68 and 565.26 is: 846.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.16 : 1,153.68 = 565.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.16/1,153.68 = 565.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.16x = 1,153.68 × 565.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.16x = 652,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,129.16/770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.75

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