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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.12, 1,162.42 and 570.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.12, 1,162.42 and 570.17 is: 853.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.12 : 1,162.42 = 570.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.12/1,162.42 = 570.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.12x = 1,162.42 × 570.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.12x = 662,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,778.49/776.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.97

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