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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.79, 1,147.71 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.79, 1,147.71 and 570.96 is: 853.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.79 : 1,147.71 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.79/1,147.71 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.79x = 1,147.71 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.79x = 655,296.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,296.50/767.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.48

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