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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.70, 1,162.53 and 569.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.70, 1,162.53 and 569.31 is: 853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.70 : 1,162.53 = 569.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.70/1,162.53 = 569.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.70x = 1,162.53 × 569.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.70x = 661,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,831.30/775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.20

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