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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.74, 1,156.34 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.74, 1,156.34 and 326.23 is: 489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.74 : 1,156.34 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.74/1,156.34 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.74x = 1,156.34 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.74x = 377,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,229.35/770.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.44

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