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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.69, 1,163.89 and 570.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.69, 1,163.89 and 570.31 is: 854.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.69 : 1,163.89 = 570.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.69/1,163.89 = 570.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.69x = 1,163.89 × 570.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.69x = 663,778.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,778.11/776.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.62

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