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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774, 1,160.46 and 554.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774, 1,160.46 and 554.63 is: 831.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774 : 1,160.46 = 554.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774/1,160.46 = 554.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774x = 1,160.46 × 554.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774x = 643,620.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,620.13/774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.55

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