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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.48, 1,155 and 579.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.48, 1,155 and 579.24 is: 867.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.48 : 1,155 = 579.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.48/1,155 = 579.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.48x = 1,155 × 579.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.48x = 669,022.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,022.20/771.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.19

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