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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.98, 1,163.34 and 569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.98, 1,163.34 and 569.98 is: 853.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.98 : 1,163.34 = 569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.98/1,163.34 = 569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.98x = 1,163.34 × 569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.98x = 663,080.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,080.53/776.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.41

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