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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.90, 1,159.92 and 578.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.90, 1,159.92 and 578.76 is: 866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.90 : 1,159.92 = 578.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.90/1,159.92 = 578.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.90x = 1,159.92 × 578.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.90x = 671,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,315.30/774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.33

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