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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.54, 1,158.10 and 566.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.54, 1,158.10 and 566.83 is: 849.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.54 : 1,158.10 = 566.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.54/1,158.10 = 566.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.54x = 1,158.10 × 566.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.54x = 656,445.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,445.85/772.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.73

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