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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.69, 1,165.60 and 571.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.69, 1,165.60 and 571.81 is: 858.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.69 : 1,165.60 = 571.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.69/1,165.60 = 571.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.69x = 1,165.60 × 571.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.69x = 666,502.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,502.53/776.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.13

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