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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.62, 1,069.62 and 567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.62, 1,069.62 and 567.18 is: 782.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.62 : 1,069.62 = 567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.62/1,069.62 = 567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.62x = 1,069.62 × 567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.62x = 606,667.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,667.07/775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.17

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