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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.46, 1,074.27 and 556.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.46, 1,074.27 and 556.03 is: 768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.46 : 1,074.27 = 556.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.46/1,074.27 = 556.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.46x = 1,074.27 × 556.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.46x = 597,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,326.35/777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.30

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