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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.82, 1,159.70 and 569.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.82, 1,159.70 and 569.33 is: 852.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.82 : 1,159.70 = 569.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.82/1,159.70 = 569.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.82x = 1,159.70 × 569.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.82x = 660,249.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,249.15/774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.14

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