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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.42, 1,159.17 and 578.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.42, 1,159.17 and 578.26 is: 865.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.42 : 1,159.17 = 578.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.42/1,159.17 = 578.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.42x = 1,159.17 × 578.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.42x = 670,301.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,301.64/774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.55

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