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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.59, 1,167.14 and 571.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.59, 1,167.14 and 571.58 is: 857.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.59 : 1,167.14 = 571.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.59/1,167.14 = 571.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.59x = 1,167.14 × 571.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.59x = 667,105.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,105.19/777.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.92

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