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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.56, 1,162.40 and 567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.56, 1,162.40 and 567.88 is: 850.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.56 : 1,162.40 = 567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.56/1,162.40 = 567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.56x = 1,162.40 × 567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.56x = 660,103.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,103.71/776.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.04

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