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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.56, 1,157.08 and 634.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.56, 1,157.08 and 634.48 is: 952.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.56 : 1,157.08 = 634.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.56/1,157.08 = 634.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.56x = 1,157.08 × 634.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.56x = 734,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,144.12/770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.74

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