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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.46, 1,162.47 and 571.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.46, 1,162.47 and 571.07 is: 856.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.46 : 1,162.47 = 571.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.46/1,162.47 = 571.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.46x = 1,162.47 × 571.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.46x = 663,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,851.74/775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.07

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