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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.22, 1,170.18 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.22, 1,170.18 and 575.10 is: 863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.22 : 1,170.18 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.22/1,170.18 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.22x = 1,170.18 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.22x = 672,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,970.52/779.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.65

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