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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.46, 1,155.12 and 477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.46, 1,155.12 and 477.52 is: 715.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.46 : 1,155.12 = 477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.46/1,155.12 = 477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.46x = 1,155.12 × 477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.46x = 551,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,588.22/770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.92

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