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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.89, 1,162.91 and 570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.89, 1,162.91 and 570.02 is: 855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.89 : 1,162.91 = 570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.89/1,162.91 = 570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.89x = 1,162.91 × 570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.89x = 662,879.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,879.11/774.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.45

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