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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.54, 1,156.50 and 565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.54, 1,156.50 and 565.80 is: 848.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.54 : 1,156.50 = 565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.54/1,156.50 = 565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.54x = 1,156.50 × 565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.54x = 654,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,347.70/771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.11

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