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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.97, 1,163.07 and 577.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.97, 1,163.07 and 577.46 is: 866.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.97 : 1,163.07 = 577.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.97/1,163.07 = 577.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.97x = 1,163.07 × 577.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.97x = 671,629.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,629.31/774.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.65

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