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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.03, 1,156.42 and 554.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.03, 1,156.42 and 554.95 is: 831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.03 : 1,156.42 = 554.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.03/1,156.42 = 554.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.03x = 1,156.42 × 554.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.03x = 641,746.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,746.72/772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.25

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