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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.20, 1,073.98 and 567.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.20, 1,073.98 and 567.02 is: 783.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.20 : 1,073.98 = 567.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.20/1,073.98 = 567.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.20x = 1,073.98 × 567.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.20x = 608,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,968.14/777.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.54

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