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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.93, 1,158.06 and 425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.93, 1,158.06 and 425.08 is: 637.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.93 : 1,158.06 = 425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.93/1,158.06 = 425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.93x = 1,158.06 × 425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.93x = 492,271.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,271.19/771.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.71

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