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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.54, 1,158 and 566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.54, 1,158 and 566.80 is: 849.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.54 : 1,158 = 566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.54/1,158 = 566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.54x = 1,158 × 566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.54x = 656,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,354.40/772.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.61

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