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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.49, 1,156.64 and 608.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.49, 1,156.64 and 608.29 is: 913.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.49 : 1,156.64 = 608.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.49/1,156.64 = 608.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.49x = 1,156.64 × 608.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.49x = 703,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,572.55/770.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.15

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