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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.48, 1,156.14 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.48, 1,156.14 and 554.04 is: 830.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.48 : 1,156.14 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.48/1,156.14 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.48x = 1,156.14 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.48x = 640,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,547.81/771.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.28

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