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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.77, 1,069.90 and 566.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.77, 1,069.90 and 566.65 is: 781.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.77 : 1,069.90 = 566.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.77/1,069.90 = 566.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.77x = 1,069.90 × 566.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.77x = 606,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,258.84/775.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.49

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