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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.02, 1,163.47 and 569.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.02, 1,163.47 and 569.25 is: 852.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.02 : 1,163.47 = 569.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.02/1,163.47 = 569.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.02x = 1,163.47 × 569.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.02x = 662,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,305.30/777.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.37

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