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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.13, 1,164.34 and 572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.13, 1,164.34 and 572.20 is: 857.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.13 : 1,164.34 = 572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.13/1,164.34 = 572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.13x = 1,164.34 × 572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.13x = 666,235.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,235.35/777.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.30

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