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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.84, 1,159.74 and 566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.84, 1,159.74 and 566.90 is: 850.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.84 : 1,159.74 = 566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.84/1,159.74 = 566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.84x = 1,159.74 × 566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.84x = 657,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,456.61/772.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.70

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