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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.16, 1,159.86 and 579.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.16, 1,159.86 and 579.12 is: 872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.16 : 1,159.86 = 579.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.16/1,159.86 = 579.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.16x = 1,159.86 × 579.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.16x = 671,698.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,698.12/770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.15

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