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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.22, 1,157.74 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.22, 1,157.74 and 401.13 is: 601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.22 : 1,157.74 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.22/1,157.74 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.22x = 1,157.74 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.22x = 464,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,403.24/772.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.39

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