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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.58, 1,056.78 and 569.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.58, 1,056.78 and 569.75 is: 785.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.58 : 1,056.78 = 569.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.58/1,056.78 = 569.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.58x = 1,056.78 × 569.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.58x = 602,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,095.12/766.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.44

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