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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.03, 1,159.41 and 556.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.03, 1,159.41 and 556.95 is: 834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.03 : 1,159.41 = 556.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.03/1,159.41 = 556.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.03x = 1,159.41 × 556.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.03x = 645,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,733.40/774.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.25

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