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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.59, 1,162.37 and 568.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.59, 1,162.37 and 568.65 is: 853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.59 : 1,162.37 = 568.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.59/1,162.37 = 568.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.59x = 1,162.37 × 568.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.59x = 660,978.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,978.86/774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.33

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