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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.96, 1,154.20 and 480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.96, 1,154.20 and 480.44 is: 719.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.96 : 1,154.20 = 480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.96/1,154.20 = 480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.96x = 1,154.20 × 480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.96x = 554,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,523.85/770.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.26

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