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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.93, 1,157.18 and 564.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.93, 1,157.18 and 564.89 is: 847.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.93 : 1,157.18 = 564.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.93/1,157.18 = 564.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.93x = 1,157.18 × 564.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.93x = 653,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,679.41/770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.91

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