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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.66, 1,157.49 and 424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.66, 1,157.49 and 424.98 is: 637.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.66 : 1,157.49 = 424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.66/1,157.49 = 424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.66x = 1,157.49 × 424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.66x = 491,910.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,910.10/771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.47

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