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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.96, 1,160.22 and 569.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.96, 1,160.22 and 569.57 is: 853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.96 : 1,160.22 = 569.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.96/1,160.22 = 569.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.96x = 1,160.22 × 569.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.96x = 660,826.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,826.51/773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.83

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