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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.74, 1,156.12 and 578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.74, 1,156.12 and 578.16 is: 867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.74 : 1,156.12 = 578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.74/1,156.12 = 578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.74x = 1,156.12 × 578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.74x = 668,420.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,420.89/770.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.25

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