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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,155.51 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,155.51 and 276.93 is: 415.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,155.51 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,155.51 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,155.51 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 319,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,995.38/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.27

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