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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.61, 1,157.64 and 567.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.61, 1,157.64 and 567.66 is: 849.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.61 : 1,157.64 = 567.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.61/1,157.64 = 567.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.61x = 1,157.64 × 567.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.61x = 657,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,145.92/773.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.45

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