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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.06, 1,159.81 and 568.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.06, 1,159.81 and 568.71 is: 852.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.06 : 1,159.81 = 568.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.06/1,159.81 = 568.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.06x = 1,159.81 × 568.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.06x = 659,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,595.55/774.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.12

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