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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.15, 1,071.40 and 555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.15, 1,071.40 and 555.72 is: 766.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.15 : 1,071.40 = 555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.15/1,071.40 = 555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.15x = 1,071.40 × 555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.15x = 595,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,398.41/777.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.13

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