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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.45, 1,157.18 and 537.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.45, 1,157.18 and 537.05 is: 805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.45 : 1,157.18 = 537.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.45/1,157.18 = 537.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.45x = 1,157.18 × 537.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.45x = 621,455.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,455.05/771.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.57

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