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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.78, 1,071.99 and 565.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.78, 1,071.99 and 565.58 is: 781.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.78 : 1,071.99 = 565.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.78/1,071.99 = 565.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.78x = 1,071.99 × 565.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.78x = 606,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,298.78/775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.54

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