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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.16, 1,159.68 and 569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.16, 1,159.68 and 569.26 is: 852.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.16 : 1,159.68 = 569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.16/1,159.68 = 569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.16x = 1,159.68 × 569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.16x = 660,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,159.44/774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.74

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