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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.96, 1,167.40 and 572.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.96, 1,167.40 and 572.56 is: 858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.96 : 1,167.40 = 572.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.96/1,167.40 = 572.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.96x = 1,167.40 × 572.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.96x = 668,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,406.54/778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.08

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