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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.75, 1,156.40 and 574.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.75, 1,156.40 and 574.55 is: 862.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.75 : 1,156.40 = 574.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.75/1,156.40 = 574.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.75x = 1,156.40 × 574.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.75x = 664,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,406.75/770.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.03

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