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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.34, 1,153.80 and 553.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.34, 1,153.80 and 553.26 is: 828.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.34 : 1,153.80 = 553.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.34/1,153.80 = 553.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.34x = 1,153.80 × 553.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.34x = 638,351.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,351.39/770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.66

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