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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.74, 1,155.96 and 423.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.74, 1,155.96 and 423.97 is: 635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.74 : 1,155.96 = 423.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.74/1,155.96 = 423.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.74x = 1,155.96 × 423.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.74x = 490,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,089.47/770.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.87

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