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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.29, 1,068.20 and 564.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.29, 1,068.20 and 564.01 is: 778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.29 : 1,068.20 = 564.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.29/1,068.20 = 564.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.29x = 1,068.20 × 564.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.29x = 602,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,475.48/774.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.10

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