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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.66, 1,157.56 and 477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.66, 1,157.56 and 477.24 is: 714.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.66 : 1,157.56 = 477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.66/1,157.56 = 477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.66x = 1,157.56 × 477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.66x = 552,433.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,433.93/773.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.05

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