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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.89, 1,158.23 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.89, 1,158.23 and 425.50 is: 638.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.89 : 1,158.23 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.89/1,158.23 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.89x = 1,158.23 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.89x = 492,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,826.87/771.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.47

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