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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.24, 1,069.80 and 555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.24, 1,069.80 and 555.20 is: 765.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.24 : 1,069.80 = 555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.24/1,069.80 = 555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.24x = 1,069.80 × 555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.24x = 593,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,952.96/776.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.17

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