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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.13, 1,160.28 and 540.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.13, 1,160.28 and 540.50 is: 811.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.13 : 1,160.28 = 540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.13/1,160.28 = 540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.13x = 1,160.28 × 540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.13x = 627,134.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,134.24/773.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.16

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