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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.40, 1,153.76 and 553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.40, 1,153.76 and 553.28 is: 828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.40 : 1,153.76 = 553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.40/1,153.76 = 553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.40x = 1,153.76 × 553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.40x = 638,352.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,352.33/770.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.60

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