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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.73, 1,156.14 and 555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.73, 1,156.14 and 555.72 is: 833.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.73 : 1,156.14 = 555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.73/1,156.14 = 555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.73x = 1,156.14 × 555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.73x = 642,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,490.12/770.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.61

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