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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.65, 1,158.76 and 554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.65, 1,158.76 and 554.52 is: 828.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.65 : 1,158.76 = 554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.65/1,158.76 = 554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.65x = 1,158.76 × 554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.65x = 642,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,557.76/775.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.41

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