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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.00, 1,070.46 and 555.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.00, 1,070.46 and 555.27 is: 765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.00 : 1,070.46 = 555.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.00/1,070.46 = 555.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.00x = 1,070.46 × 555.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.00x = 594,394.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,394.32/776.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.98

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