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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.49, 1,154.10 and 715.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.49, 1,154.10 and 715.41 is: 1,071.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.49 : 1,154.10 = 715.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.49/1,154.10 = 715.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.49x = 1,154.10 × 715.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.49x = 825,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,654.68/770.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.60

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