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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.25, 1,155.65 and 710.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.25, 1,155.65 and 710.31 is: 1,065.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.25 : 1,155.65 = 710.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.25/1,155.65 = 710.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.25x = 1,155.65 × 710.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.25x = 820,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,866.20/770.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.71

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