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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.56, 1,157.83 and 568.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.56, 1,157.83 and 568.09 is: 850.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.56 : 1,157.83 = 568.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.56/1,157.83 = 568.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.56x = 1,157.83 × 568.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.56x = 657,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,747.33/773.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.29

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