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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.68, 1,169.62 and 561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.68, 1,169.62 and 561.76 is: 845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.68 : 1,169.62 = 561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.68/1,169.62 = 561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.68x = 1,169.62 × 561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.68x = 657,045.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,045.73/776.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.97

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