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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.36, 1,073.18 and 567.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.36, 1,073.18 and 567.31 is: 783.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.36 : 1,073.18 = 567.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.36/1,073.18 = 567.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.36x = 1,073.18 × 567.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.36x = 608,825.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,825.75/777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.20

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