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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.56, 1,159.32 and 569.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.56, 1,159.32 and 569.08 is: 851.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.56 : 1,159.32 = 569.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.56/1,159.32 = 569.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.56x = 1,159.32 × 569.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.56x = 659,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,745.83/774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.77

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