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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.16, 1,167.18 and 574.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.16, 1,167.18 and 574.26 is: 860.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.16 : 1,167.18 = 574.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.16/1,167.18 = 574.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.16x = 1,167.18 × 574.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.16x = 670,264.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,264.79/779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.24

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