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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.78, 1,164.24 and 572.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.78, 1,164.24 and 572.58 is: 857.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.78 : 1,164.24 = 572.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.78/1,164.24 = 572.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.78x = 1,164.24 × 572.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.78x = 666,620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,620.54/777.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.08

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