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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.56, 1,162.32 and 571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.56, 1,162.32 and 571.08 is: 854.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.56 : 1,162.32 = 571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.56/1,162.32 = 571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.56x = 1,162.32 × 571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.56x = 663,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,777.71/776.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.77

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