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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.68, 1,158.60 and 566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.68, 1,158.60 and 566.80 is: 848.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.68 : 1,158.60 = 566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.68/1,158.60 = 566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.68x = 1,158.60 × 566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.68x = 656,694.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,694.48/773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.79

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