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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.64, 1,157.28 and 556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.64, 1,157.28 and 556.16 is: 833.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.64 : 1,157.28 = 556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.64/1,157.28 = 556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.64x = 1,157.28 × 556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.64x = 643,632.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,632.84/772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.03

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