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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.84, 1,165.74 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.84, 1,165.74 and 570.90 is: 856.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.84 : 1,165.74 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.84/1,165.74 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.84x = 1,165.74 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.84x = 665,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,520.97/776.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.70

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