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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.70, 1,156.05 and 497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.70, 1,156.05 and 497.10 is: 745.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.70 : 1,156.05 = 497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.70/1,156.05 = 497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.70x = 1,156.05 × 497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.70x = 574,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,672.46/770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.65

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