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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.16, 1,158.24 and 425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.16, 1,158.24 and 425.48 is: 638.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.16 : 1,158.24 = 425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.16/1,158.24 = 425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.16x = 1,158.24 × 425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.16x = 492,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,807.96/772.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.22

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