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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.01, 1,070.87 and 555.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.01, 1,070.87 and 555.33 is: 766.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.01 : 1,070.87 = 555.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.01/1,070.87 = 555.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.01x = 1,070.87 × 555.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.01x = 594,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,683.46/776.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.33

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