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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.43, 1,152.15 and 575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.43, 1,152.15 and 575.58 is: 860.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.43 : 1,152.15 = 575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.43/1,152.15 = 575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.43x = 1,152.15 × 575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.43x = 663,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,154.50/770.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.76

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