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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.27, 1,154.07 and 574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.27, 1,154.07 and 574.98 is: 860.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.27 : 1,154.07 = 574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.27/1,154.07 = 574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.27x = 1,154.07 × 574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.27x = 663,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,567.17/771.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.36

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