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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.67, 1,156.17 and 556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.67, 1,156.17 and 556.40 is: 832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.67 : 1,156.17 = 556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.67/1,156.17 = 556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.67x = 1,156.17 × 556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.67x = 643,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,292.99/772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.56

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