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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.52, 1,155.48 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.52, 1,155.48 and 276.92 is: 415.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.52 : 1,155.48 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.52/1,155.48 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.52x = 1,155.48 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.52x = 319,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,975.52/770.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.27

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