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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.97, 1,158.85 and 566.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.97, 1,158.85 and 566.97 is: 848.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.97 : 1,158.85 = 566.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.97/1,158.85 = 566.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.97x = 1,158.85 × 566.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.97x = 657,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,033.18/773.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.91

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