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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.40, 1,155.26 and 554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.40, 1,155.26 and 554.28 is: 830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.40 : 1,155.26 = 554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.40/1,155.26 = 554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.40x = 1,155.26 × 554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.40x = 640,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,337.51/771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.10

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