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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.46, 1,165.15 and 571.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.46, 1,165.15 and 571.06 is: 855.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.46 : 1,165.15 = 571.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.46/1,165.15 = 571.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.46x = 1,165.15 × 571.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.46x = 665,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,370.56/777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.83

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