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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.40, 1,168.16 and 573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.40, 1,168.16 and 573.52 is: 860.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.40 : 1,168.16 = 573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.40/1,168.16 = 573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.40x = 1,168.16 × 573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.40x = 669,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,963.12/778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.69

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