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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.35, 1,155.77 and 566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.35, 1,155.77 and 566.40 is: 847.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.35 : 1,155.77 = 566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.35/1,155.77 = 566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.35x = 1,155.77 × 566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.35x = 654,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,625.30/772.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.58

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