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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.07, 1,160.07 and 569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.07, 1,160.07 and 569.58 is: 852.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.07 : 1,160.07 = 569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.07/1,160.07 = 569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.07x = 1,160.07 × 569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.07x = 660,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,752.67/775.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.51

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