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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.74, 1,153.78 and 497.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.74, 1,153.78 and 497.03 is: 744.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.74 : 1,153.78 = 497.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.74/1,153.78 = 497.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.74x = 1,153.78 × 497.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.74x = 573,456.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,456.26/770.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.04

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