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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.77, 1,154.52 and 539.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.77, 1,154.52 and 539.11 is: 807.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.77 : 1,154.52 = 539.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.77/1,154.52 = 539.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.77x = 1,154.52 × 539.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.77x = 622,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,413.28/770.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.52

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