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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.40, 1,156.52 and 540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.40, 1,156.52 and 540.80 is: 809.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.40 : 1,156.52 = 540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.40/1,156.52 = 540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.40x = 1,156.52 × 540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.40x = 625,446.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,446.02/772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.74

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