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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.45, 1,161.69 and 540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.45, 1,161.69 and 540.06 is: 810.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.45 : 1,161.69 = 540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.45/1,161.69 = 540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.45x = 1,161.69 × 540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.45x = 627,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,382.30/774.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.10

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