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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.92, 1,162.32 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.92, 1,162.32 and 570.96 is: 855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.92 : 1,162.32 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.92/1,162.32 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.92x = 1,162.32 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.92x = 663,638.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,638.23/775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.29

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