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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.38, 1,070.82 and 566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.38, 1,070.82 and 566.32 is: 781.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.38 : 1,070.82 = 566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.38/1,070.82 = 566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.38x = 1,070.82 × 566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.38x = 606,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,426.78/776.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.10

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