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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.76, 1,154.86 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.76, 1,154.86 and 497.48 is: 745.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.76 : 1,154.86 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.76/1,154.86 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.76x = 1,154.86 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.76x = 574,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,519.75/770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.39

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