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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.16, 1,161.18 and 570.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.16, 1,161.18 and 570.26 is: 854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.16 : 1,161.18 = 570.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.16/1,161.18 = 570.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.16x = 1,161.18 × 570.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.16x = 662,174.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,174.51/775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.24

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