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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.02, 1,161.97 and 568.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.02, 1,161.97 and 568.25 is: 850.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.02 : 1,161.97 = 568.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.02/1,161.97 = 568.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.02x = 1,161.97 × 568.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.02x = 660,289.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,289.45/776.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.87

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