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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.73, 1,157.64 and 556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.73, 1,157.64 and 556.72 is: 835.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.73 : 1,157.64 = 556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.73/1,157.64 = 556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.73x = 1,157.64 × 556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.73x = 644,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,481.34/771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.11

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