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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.63, 1,165.05 and 540.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.63, 1,165.05 and 540.17 is: 810.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.63 : 1,165.05 = 540.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.63/1,165.05 = 540.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.63x = 1,165.05 × 540.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.63x = 629,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,327.97/776.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.34

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