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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.50, 1,166.56 and 572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.50, 1,166.56 and 572.08 is: 857.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.50 : 1,166.56 = 572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.50/1,166.56 = 572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.50x = 1,166.56 × 572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.50x = 667,365.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,365.64/778.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.25

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