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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.27, 1,158.10 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.27, 1,158.10 and 425.52 is: 638.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.27 : 1,158.10 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.27/1,158.10 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.27x = 1,158.10 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.27x = 492,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,793.65/772.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.11

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