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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.74, 1,155.86 and 541.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.74, 1,155.86 and 541.65 is: 811.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.74 : 1,155.86 = 541.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.74/1,155.86 = 541.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.74x = 1,155.86 × 541.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.74x = 626,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,071.57/771.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.25

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