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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.64, 1,159.08 and 569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.64, 1,159.08 and 569.80 is: 852.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.64 : 1,159.08 = 569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.64/1,159.08 = 569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.64x = 1,159.08 × 569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.64x = 660,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,443.78/774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.58

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