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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.92, 1,153.71 and 770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.92, 1,153.71 and 770.04 is: 1,062.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.92 : 1,153.71 = 770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.92/1,153.71 = 770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.92x = 1,153.71 × 770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.92x = 888,402.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,402.85/835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.78

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