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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.33, 1,071.66 and 555.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.33, 1,071.66 and 555.90 is: 766.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.33 : 1,071.66 = 555.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.33/1,071.66 = 555.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.33x = 1,071.66 × 555.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.33x = 595,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,735.79/777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.39

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