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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.06, 1,157.08 and 567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.06, 1,157.08 and 567.58 is: 849.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.06 : 1,157.08 = 567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.06/1,157.08 = 567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.06x = 1,157.08 × 567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.06x = 656,734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,734.05/773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.53

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