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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.24, 1,152.84 and 495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.24, 1,152.84 and 495.62 is: 741.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.24 : 1,152.84 = 495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.24/1,152.84 = 495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.24x = 1,152.84 × 495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.24x = 571,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,370.56/770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.81

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