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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.43, 1,154.37 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.43, 1,154.37 and 565.08 is: 846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.43 : 1,154.37 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.43/1,154.37 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.43x = 1,154.37 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.43x = 652,311.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,311.40/770.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.68

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