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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.66, 1,156.56 and 540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.66, 1,156.56 and 540.46 is: 808.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.66 : 1,156.56 = 540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.66/1,156.56 = 540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.66x = 1,156.56 × 540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.66x = 625,074.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,074.42/772.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.99

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