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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.99, 1,073.59 and 555.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.99, 1,073.59 and 555.53 is: 767.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.99 : 1,073.59 = 555.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.99/1,073.59 = 555.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.99x = 1,073.59 × 555.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.99x = 596,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,404.70/776.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.58

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