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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.42, 1,157.53 and 425.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.42, 1,157.53 and 425.03 is: 637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.42 : 1,157.53 = 425.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.42/1,157.53 = 425.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.42x = 1,157.53 × 425.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.42x = 491,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,983.26/771.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.76

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