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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.30, 1,156.14 and 554.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.30, 1,156.14 and 554.76 is: 831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.30 : 1,156.14 = 554.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.30/1,156.14 = 554.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.30x = 1,156.14 × 554.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.30x = 641,380.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,380.23/771.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.56

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