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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.68, 1,163.58 and 557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.68, 1,163.58 and 557.76 is: 839.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.68 : 1,163.58 = 557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.68/1,163.58 = 557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.68x = 1,163.58 × 557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.68x = 648,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,998.38/772.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.93

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