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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.62, 1,156.52 and 565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.62, 1,156.52 and 565.72 is: 849.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.62 : 1,156.52 = 565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.62/1,156.52 = 565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.62x = 1,156.52 × 565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.62x = 654,266.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,266.49/770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.01

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