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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.63, 1,162.09 and 570.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.63, 1,162.09 and 570.70 is: 855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.63 : 1,162.09 = 570.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.63/1,162.09 = 570.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.63x = 1,162.09 × 570.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.63x = 663,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,204.76/775.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.05

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