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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.60, 1,154.10 and 525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.60, 1,154.10 and 525.80 is: 787.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.60 : 1,154.10 = 525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.60/1,154.10 = 525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.60x = 1,154.10 × 525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.60x = 606,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,825.78/770.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.47

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