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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.13, 1,167.33 and 574.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.13, 1,167.33 and 574.20 is: 860.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.13 : 1,167.33 = 574.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.13/1,167.33 = 574.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.13x = 1,167.33 × 574.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.13x = 670,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,280.89/779.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.29

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