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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.12, 1,162.62 and 568.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.12, 1,162.62 and 568.88 is: 849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.12 : 1,162.62 = 568.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.12/1,162.62 = 568.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.12x = 1,162.62 × 568.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.12x = 661,391.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,391.27/778.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.99

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