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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.56, 1,163.90 and 568.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.56, 1,163.90 and 568.88 is: 851.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.56 : 1,163.90 = 568.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.56/1,163.90 = 568.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.56x = 1,163.90 × 568.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.56x = 662,119.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,119.43/777.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.53

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