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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.16, 1,162.08 and 557.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.16, 1,162.08 and 557.04 is: 836.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.16 : 1,162.08 = 557.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.16/1,162.08 = 557.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.16x = 1,162.08 × 557.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.16x = 647,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,325.04/774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.16

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