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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.90, 1,163.28 and 569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.90, 1,163.28 and 569.14 is: 852.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.90 : 1,163.28 = 569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.90/1,163.28 = 569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.90x = 1,163.28 × 569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.90x = 662,066.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,066.27/776.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.19

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