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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.14, 1,163.40 and 555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.14, 1,163.40 and 555.96 is: 834.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.14 : 1,163.40 = 555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.14/1,163.40 = 555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.14x = 1,163.40 × 555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.14x = 646,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,803.86/775.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.43

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