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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.44, 1,071.98 and 567.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.44, 1,071.98 and 567.24 is: 782.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.44 : 1,071.98 = 567.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.44/1,071.98 = 567.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.44x = 1,071.98 × 567.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.44x = 608,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,067.10/777.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.15

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