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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.16, 1,164.18 and 572.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.16, 1,164.18 and 572.26 is: 857.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.16 : 1,164.18 = 572.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.16/1,164.18 = 572.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.16x = 1,164.18 × 572.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.16x = 666,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,213.65/777.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.24

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