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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.15, 1,154.70 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.15, 1,154.70 and 564.60 is: 845.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.15 : 1,154.70 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.15/1,154.70 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.15x = 1,154.70 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.15x = 651,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,943.62/771.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.42

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