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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.02, 1,160.92 and 566.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.02, 1,160.92 and 566.65 is: 848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.02 : 1,160.92 = 566.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.02/1,160.92 = 566.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.02x = 1,160.92 × 566.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.02x = 657,835.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,835.32/775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.80

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