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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.76, 1,154.34 and 539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.76, 1,154.34 and 539.88 is: 808.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.76 : 1,154.34 = 539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.76/1,154.34 = 539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.76x = 1,154.34 × 539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.76x = 623,205.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,205.08/770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.56

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