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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.63, 1,168.68 and 572.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.63, 1,168.68 and 572.57 is: 859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.63 : 1,168.68 = 572.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.63/1,168.68 = 572.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.63x = 1,168.68 × 572.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.63x = 669,151.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,151.11/778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.40

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