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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.66, 1,071.90 and 575.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.66, 1,071.90 and 575.24 is: 793.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.66 : 1,071.90 = 575.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.66/1,071.90 = 575.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.66x = 1,071.90 × 575.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.66x = 616,594.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,594.40/776.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.91

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