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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.52, 1,154.31 and 477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.52, 1,154.31 and 477.16 is: 714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.52 : 1,154.31 = 477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.52/1,154.31 = 477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.52x = 1,154.31 × 477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.52x = 550,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,790.56/770.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.83

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