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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.63, 1,160.60 and 569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.63, 1,160.60 and 569.70 is: 853.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.63 : 1,160.60 = 569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.63/1,160.60 = 569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.63x = 1,160.60 × 569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.63x = 661,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,190.97/774.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.56

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