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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.90, 1,162.23 and 568.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.90, 1,162.23 and 568.88 is: 854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.90 : 1,162.23 = 568.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.90/1,162.23 = 568.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.90x = 1,162.23 × 568.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.90x = 661,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,169.40/773.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.33

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