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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.96, 1,156.68 and 555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.96, 1,156.68 and 555.36 is: 832.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.96 : 1,156.68 = 555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.96/1,156.68 = 555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.96x = 1,156.68 × 555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.96x = 642,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,373.80/771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.13

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