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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.82, 1,156.65 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.82, 1,156.65 and 423.72 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.82 : 1,156.65 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.82/1,156.65 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.82x = 1,156.65 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.82x = 490,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,095.74/770.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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