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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.18, 1,161.54 and 569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.18, 1,161.54 and 569.52 is: 854.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.18 : 1,161.54 = 569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.18/1,161.54 = 569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.18x = 1,161.54 × 569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.18x = 661,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,520.26/774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.48

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