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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.14, 1,164.90 and 556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.14, 1,164.90 and 556.96 is: 835.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.14 : 1,164.90 = 556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.14/1,164.90 = 556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.14x = 1,164.90 × 556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.14x = 648,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,802.70/776.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.94

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