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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.74, 1,157.62 and 579.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.74, 1,157.62 and 579.16 is: 868.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.74 : 1,157.62 = 579.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.74/1,157.62 = 579.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.74x = 1,157.62 × 579.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.74x = 670,447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,447.20/771.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.75

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