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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.40, 1,153.33 and 495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.40, 1,153.33 and 495.68 is: 742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.40 : 1,153.33 = 495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.40/1,153.33 = 495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.40x = 1,153.33 × 495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.40x = 571,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,675.61/770.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.05

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