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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.77, 1,070.88 and 555.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.77, 1,070.88 and 555.33 is: 765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.77 : 1,070.88 = 555.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.77/1,070.88 = 555.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.77x = 1,070.88 × 555.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.77x = 594,691.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,691.79/776.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.60

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