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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.41, 1,153.79 and 595.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.41, 1,153.79 and 595.45 is: 891.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.41 : 1,153.79 = 595.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.41/1,153.79 = 595.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.41x = 1,153.79 × 595.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.41x = 687,018.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,018.39/770.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.76

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