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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.46, 1,163.97 and 572.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.46, 1,163.97 and 572.07 is: 857.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.46 : 1,163.97 = 572.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.46/1,163.97 = 572.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.46x = 1,163.97 × 572.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.46x = 665,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,872.32/776.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.57

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