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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.06, 1,154.56 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.06, 1,154.56 and 276.46 is: 414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.06 : 1,154.56 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.06/1,154.56 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.06x = 1,154.56 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.06x = 319,184.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,184.43/770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.49

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