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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.94, 1,155.12 and 565.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.94, 1,155.12 and 565.58 is: 847.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.94 : 1,155.12 = 565.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.94/1,155.12 = 565.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.94x = 1,155.12 × 565.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.94x = 653,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,312.77/770.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.42

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