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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.56, 1,163.82 and 572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.56, 1,163.82 and 572.08 is: 856.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.56 : 1,163.82 = 572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.56/1,163.82 = 572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.56x = 1,163.82 × 572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.56x = 665,798.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,798.15/777.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.27

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