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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.77, 1,157.94 and 554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.77, 1,157.94 and 554.14 is: 831.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.77 : 1,157.94 = 554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.77/1,157.94 = 554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.77x = 1,157.94 × 554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.77x = 641,655.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,655.08/771.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.41

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