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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.28, 1,154.24 and 555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.28, 1,154.24 and 555.28 is: 830.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.28 : 1,154.24 = 555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.28/1,154.24 = 555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.28x = 1,154.24 × 555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.28x = 640,926.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,926.39/771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.99

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