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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.82, 1,159.65 and 425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.82, 1,159.65 and 425.72 is: 638.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.82 : 1,159.65 = 425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.82/1,159.65 = 425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.82x = 1,159.65 × 425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.82x = 493,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,686.20/772.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.81

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