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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.51, 1,156.05 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.51, 1,156.05 and 276.95 is: 415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.51 : 1,156.05 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.51/1,156.05 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.51x = 1,156.05 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.51x = 320,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,168.05/770.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.53

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