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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.03, 1,155.14 and 541.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.03, 1,155.14 and 541.37 is: 810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.03 : 1,155.14 = 541.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.03/1,155.14 = 541.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.03x = 1,155.14 × 541.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.03x = 625,360.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,360.63/772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.02

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