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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.23, 1,073.54 and 564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.23, 1,073.54 and 564.20 is: 779.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.23 : 1,073.54 = 564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.23/1,073.54 = 564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.23x = 1,073.54 × 564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.23x = 605,698.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,698.43/777.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.30

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