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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.47, 1,155.80 and 541.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.47, 1,155.80 and 541.81 is: 810.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.47 : 1,155.80 = 541.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.47/1,155.80 = 541.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.47x = 1,155.80 × 541.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.47x = 626,218.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,218.40/772.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.67

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