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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.62, 1,156.59 and 553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.62, 1,156.59 and 553.53 is: 828.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.62 : 1,156.59 = 553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.62/1,156.59 = 553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.62x = 1,156.59 × 553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.62x = 640,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,207.26/772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.62

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