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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.09, 1,164.89 and 570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.09, 1,164.89 and 570.08 is: 855.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.09 : 1,164.89 = 570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.09/1,164.89 = 570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.09x = 1,164.89 × 570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.09x = 664,071.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,071.82/776.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.67

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