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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772, 1,157.56 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772, 1,157.56 and 296.84 is: 445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772 : 1,157.56 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772/1,157.56 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772x = 1,157.56 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772x = 343,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,610.11/772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.09

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