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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.39, 1,163.66 and 570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.39, 1,163.66 and 570.52 is: 856.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.39 : 1,163.66 = 570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.39/1,163.66 = 570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.39x = 1,163.66 × 570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.39x = 663,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,891.30/775.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.20

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