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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.45, 1,159.03 and 567.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.45, 1,159.03 and 567.05 is: 849.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.45 : 1,159.03 = 567.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.45/1,159.03 = 567.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.45x = 1,159.03 × 567.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.45x = 657,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,225.06/773.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.74

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