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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.20, 1,155.56 and 481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.20, 1,155.56 and 481.84 is: 722.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.20 : 1,155.56 = 481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.20/1,155.56 = 481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.20x = 1,155.56 × 481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.20x = 556,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,795.03/770.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.92

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