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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.72, 1,156.37 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.72, 1,156.37 and 424.53 is: 636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.72 : 1,156.37 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.72/1,156.37 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.72x = 1,156.37 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.72x = 490,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,911.63/771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.13

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