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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.06, 1,156.26 and 380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.06, 1,156.26 and 380.82 is: 571.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.06 : 1,156.26 = 380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.06/1,156.26 = 380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.06x = 1,156.26 × 380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.06x = 440,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,326.93/771.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.07

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