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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.08, 1,164.36 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.08, 1,164.36 and 572.16 is: 856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.08 : 1,164.36 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.08/1,164.36 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.08x = 1,164.36 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.08x = 666,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,200.22/778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.21

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