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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.76, 1,070.52 and 555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.76, 1,070.52 and 555.08 is: 765.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.76 : 1,070.52 = 555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.76/1,070.52 = 555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.76x = 1,070.52 × 555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.76x = 594,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,224.24/775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.99

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