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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.55, 1,153.53 and 495.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.55, 1,153.53 and 495.69 is: 742.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.55 : 1,153.53 = 495.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.55/1,153.53 = 495.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.55x = 1,153.53 × 495.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.55x = 571,793.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,793.29/770.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.06

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