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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.89, 1,156.85 and 635.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.89, 1,156.85 and 635.57 is: 953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.89 : 1,156.85 = 635.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.89/1,156.85 = 635.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.89x = 1,156.85 × 635.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.89x = 735,259.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,259.15/770.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.78

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