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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.18, 1,153.77 and 730.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.18, 1,153.77 and 730.82 is: 1,094.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.18 : 1,153.77 = 730.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.18/1,153.77 = 730.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.18x = 1,153.77 × 730.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.18x = 843,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,198.19/770.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.81

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