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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.52, 1,156.14 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.52, 1,156.14 and 423.84 is: 635.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.52 : 1,156.14 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.52/1,156.14 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.52x = 1,156.14 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.52x = 490,018.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,018.38/770.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.96

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