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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.70, 1,156.09 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.70, 1,156.09 and 277.20 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.70 : 1,156.09 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.70/1,156.09 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.70x = 1,156.09 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.70x = 320,471.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,471.73/770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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