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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.66, 1,069.97 and 565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.66, 1,069.97 and 565.50 is: 781.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.66 : 1,069.97 = 565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.66/1,069.97 = 565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.66x = 1,069.97 × 565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.66x = 605,068.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,068.04/774.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.08

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