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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.28, 1,156.79 and 555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.28, 1,156.79 and 555.20 is: 831.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.28 : 1,156.79 = 555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.28/1,156.79 = 555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.28x = 1,156.79 × 555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.28x = 642,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,244.02/772.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.63

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