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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.07, 1,155.57 and 566.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.07, 1,155.57 and 566.58 is: 848.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.07 : 1,155.57 = 566.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.07/1,155.57 = 566.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.07x = 1,155.57 × 566.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.07x = 654,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,722.85/772.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.02

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