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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.40, 1,159.76 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.40, 1,159.76 and 557.28 is: 834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.40 : 1,159.76 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.40/1,159.76 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.40x = 1,159.76 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.40x = 646,311.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,311.05/774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.60

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