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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.96, 1,067.76 and 578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.96, 1,067.76 and 578.16 is: 796.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.96 : 1,067.76 = 578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.96/1,067.76 = 578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.96x = 1,067.76 × 578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.96x = 617,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,336.12/774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.60

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