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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.26, 1,166.27 and 572.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.26, 1,166.27 and 572.73 is: 859.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.26 : 1,166.27 = 572.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.26/1,166.27 = 572.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.26x = 1,166.27 × 572.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.26x = 667,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,957.82/777.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.38

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