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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.56, 1,155.30 and 649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.56, 1,155.30 and 649.60 is: 973.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.56 : 1,155.30 = 649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.56/1,155.30 = 649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.56x = 1,155.30 × 649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.56x = 750,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,482.88/770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.94

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