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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.22, 1,157.11 and 425.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.22, 1,157.11 and 425.03 is: 636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.22 : 1,157.11 = 425.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.22/1,157.11 = 425.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.22x = 1,157.11 × 425.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.22x = 491,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,806.46/772.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.87

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