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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.92, 1,153.10 and 561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.92, 1,153.10 and 561.40 is: 839.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.92 : 1,153.10 = 561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.92/1,153.10 = 561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.92x = 1,153.10 × 561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.92x = 647,348.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,348.86/770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.71

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