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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.27, 1,070.60 and 567.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.27, 1,070.60 and 567.15 is: 782.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.27 : 1,070.60 = 567.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.27/1,070.60 = 567.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.27x = 1,070.60 × 567.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.27x = 607,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,187.95/776.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.19

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