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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.28, 1,068.90 and 565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.28, 1,068.90 and 565.28 is: 779.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.28 : 1,068.90 = 565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.28/1,068.90 = 565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.28x = 1,068.90 × 565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.28x = 604,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,227.79/775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.37

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