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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.70, 1,155.58 and 379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.70, 1,155.58 and 379.84 is: 569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.70 : 1,155.58 = 379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.70/1,155.58 = 379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.70x = 1,155.58 × 379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.70x = 438,935.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,935.97/770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.53

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