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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.08, 1,159.86 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.08, 1,159.86 and 569.16 is: 851.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.08 : 1,159.86 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.08/1,159.86 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.08x = 1,159.86 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.08x = 660,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,145.92/775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.71

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