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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.53, 1,159.00 and 568.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.53, 1,159.00 and 568.58 is: 850.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.53 : 1,159.00 = 568.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.53/1,159.00 = 568.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.53x = 1,159.00 × 568.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.53x = 658,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,988.54/774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.83

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