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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.57, 1,156.68 and 576.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.57, 1,156.68 and 576.34 is: 864.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.57 : 1,156.68 = 576.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.57/1,156.68 = 576.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.57x = 1,156.68 × 576.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.57x = 666,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,635.18/771.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.00

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