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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.16, 1,162.68 and 571.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.16, 1,162.68 and 571.26 is: 855.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.16 : 1,162.68 = 571.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.16/1,162.68 = 571.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.16x = 1,162.68 × 571.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.16x = 664,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,192.58/776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.74

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