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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.54, 1,154.73 and 553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.54, 1,154.73 and 553.64 is: 829.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.54 : 1,154.73 = 553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.54/1,154.73 = 553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.54x = 1,154.73 × 553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.54x = 639,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,304.72/770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.68

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