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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.81, 1,158.18 and 568.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.81, 1,158.18 and 568.34 is: 850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.81 : 1,158.18 = 568.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.81/1,158.18 = 568.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.81x = 1,158.18 × 568.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.81x = 658,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,240.02/773.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.65

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