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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,160.55 and 566.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,160.55 and 566.91 is: 849.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,160.55 = 566.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,160.55 = 566.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,160.55 × 566.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 657,927.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,927.40/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.25

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