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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.24, 1,157.44 and 566.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.24, 1,157.44 and 566.34 is: 849.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.24 : 1,157.44 = 566.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.24/1,157.44 = 566.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.24x = 1,157.44 × 566.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.24x = 655,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,504.57/771.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.94

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