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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.03, 1,164.25 and 572.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.03, 1,164.25 and 572.09 is: 856.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.03 : 1,164.25 = 572.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.03/1,164.25 = 572.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.03x = 1,164.25 × 572.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.03x = 666,048.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,048.53/778.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.07

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