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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.46, 1,159.47 and 569.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.46, 1,159.47 and 569.07 is: 853.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.46 : 1,159.47 = 569.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.46/1,159.47 = 569.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.46x = 1,159.47 × 569.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.46x = 659,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,819.59/773.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.08

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