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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.69, 1,146.52 and 571.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.69, 1,146.52 and 571.83 is: 855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.69 : 1,146.52 = 571.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.69/1,146.52 = 571.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.69x = 1,146.52 × 571.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.69x = 655,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,610.95/766.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.12

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