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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.56, 1,156.98 and 555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.56, 1,156.98 and 555.32 is: 832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.56 : 1,156.98 = 555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.56/1,156.98 = 555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.56x = 1,156.98 × 555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.56x = 642,494.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,494.13/771.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.72

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