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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.68, 1,162.70 and 559.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.68, 1,162.70 and 559.14 is: 838.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.68 : 1,162.70 = 559.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.68/1,162.70 = 559.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.68x = 1,162.70 × 559.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.68x = 650,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,112.08/775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.12

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