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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.54, 1,154.13 and 495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.54, 1,154.13 and 495.74 is: 742.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.54 : 1,154.13 = 495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.54/1,154.13 = 495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.54x = 1,154.13 × 495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.54x = 572,148.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,148.41/770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.53

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