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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.68, 1,071.32 and 555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.68, 1,071.32 and 555.56 is: 766.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.68 : 1,071.32 = 555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.68/1,071.32 = 555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.68x = 1,071.32 × 555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.68x = 595,182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,182.54/776.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.32

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