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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.24, 1,159.56 and 578.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.24, 1,159.56 and 578.40 is: 866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.24 : 1,159.56 = 578.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.24/1,159.56 = 578.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.24x = 1,159.56 × 578.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.24x = 670,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,689.50/774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.26

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