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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.94, 1,158.12 and 567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.94, 1,158.12 and 567.58 is: 850.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.94 : 1,158.12 = 567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.94/1,158.12 = 567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.94x = 1,158.12 × 567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.94x = 657,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,325.75/772.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.42

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