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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.93, 1,158.39 and 568.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.93, 1,158.39 and 568.46 is: 850.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.93 : 1,158.39 = 568.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.93/1,158.39 = 568.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.93x = 1,158.39 × 568.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.93x = 658,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,492.59/773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.84

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