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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.25, 1,161.56 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.25, 1,161.56 and 557.44 is: 836.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.25 : 1,161.56 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.25/1,161.56 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.25x = 1,161.56 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.25x = 647,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,497.22/774.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.29

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