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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.20, 1,163.28 and 569.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.20, 1,163.28 and 569.81 is: 853.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.20 : 1,163.28 = 569.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.20/1,163.28 = 569.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.20x = 1,163.28 × 569.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.20x = 662,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,839.91/776.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.95

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