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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.36, 1,160.08 and 570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.36, 1,160.08 and 570.32 is: 855.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.36 : 1,160.08 = 570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.36/1,160.08 = 570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.36x = 1,160.08 × 570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.36x = 661,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,616.83/773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.51

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