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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.02, 1,154.73 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.02, 1,154.73 and 276.40 is: 414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.02 : 1,154.73 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.02/1,154.73 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.02x = 1,154.73 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.02x = 319,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,167.37/770.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.49

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