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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.42, 1,157.67 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.42, 1,157.67 and 577.26 is: 864.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.42 : 1,157.67 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.42/1,157.67 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.42x = 1,157.67 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.42x = 668,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,276.58/773.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.06

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