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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.99, 1,071.17 and 567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.99, 1,071.17 and 567.18 is: 781.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.99 : 1,071.17 = 567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.99/1,071.17 = 567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.99x = 1,071.17 × 567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.99x = 607,545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,545.67/776.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.92

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