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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.01, 1,156.56 and 277.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.01, 1,156.56 and 277.53 is: 416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.01 : 1,156.56 = 277.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.01/1,156.56 = 277.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.01x = 1,156.56 × 277.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.01x = 320,980.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,980.10/771.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.31

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