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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.86, 1,069.65 and 566.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.86, 1,069.65 and 566.07 is: 780.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.86 : 1,069.65 = 566.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.86/1,069.65 = 566.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.86x = 1,069.65 × 566.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.86x = 605,496.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,496.78/775.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.42

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