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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.02, 1,159.69 and 578.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.02, 1,159.69 and 578.73 is: 865.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.02 : 1,159.69 = 578.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.02/1,159.69 = 578.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.02x = 1,159.69 × 578.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.02x = 671,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,147.39/775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.97

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