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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.14, 1,156.92 and 554.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.14, 1,156.92 and 554.76 is: 831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.14 : 1,156.92 = 554.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.14/1,156.92 = 554.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.14x = 1,156.92 × 554.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.14x = 641,812.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,812.94/772.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.21

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