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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.73, 1,069.94 and 566.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.73, 1,069.94 and 566.61 is: 781.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.73 : 1,069.94 = 566.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.73/1,069.94 = 566.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.73x = 1,069.94 × 566.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.73x = 606,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,235.87/775.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.51

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