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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.55, 1,158.01 and 556.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.55, 1,158.01 and 556.01 is: 833.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.55 : 1,158.01 = 556.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.55/1,158.01 = 556.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.55x = 1,158.01 × 556.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.55x = 643,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,865.14/772.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.43

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