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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.81, 1,153.70 and 565.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.81, 1,153.70 and 565.33 is: 846.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.81 : 1,153.70 = 565.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.81/1,153.70 = 565.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.81x = 1,153.70 × 565.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.81x = 652,221.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,221.22/770.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.15

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