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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.84, 1,161.29 and 554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.84, 1,161.29 and 554.32 is: 830.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.84 : 1,161.29 = 554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.84/1,161.29 = 554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.84x = 1,161.29 × 554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.84x = 643,726.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,726.27/774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.79

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