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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.81, 1,157.93 and 567.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.81, 1,157.93 and 567.46 is: 850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.81 : 1,157.93 = 567.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.81/1,157.93 = 567.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.81x = 1,157.93 × 567.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.81x = 657,074.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,074.59/772.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.25

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