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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.97, 1,160.35 and 567.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.97, 1,160.35 and 567.97 is: 850.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.97 : 1,160.35 = 567.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.97/1,160.35 = 567.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.97x = 1,160.35 × 567.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.97x = 659,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,043.99/774.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.41

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