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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.48, 1,161.36 and 568.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.48, 1,161.36 and 568.38 is: 852.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.48 : 1,161.36 = 568.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.48/1,161.36 = 568.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.48x = 1,161.36 × 568.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.48x = 660,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,093.80/774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.31

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