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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.47, 1,159.61 and 567.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.47, 1,159.61 and 567.47 is: 849.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.47 : 1,159.61 = 567.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.47/1,159.61 = 567.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.47x = 1,159.61 × 567.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.47x = 658,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,035.25/774.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.66

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