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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.88, 1,153.92 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.88, 1,153.92 and 481.44 is: 720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.88 : 1,153.92 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.88/1,153.92 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.88x = 1,153.92 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.88x = 555,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,543.24/770.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.66

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