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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.59, 1,071.60 and 556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.59, 1,071.60 and 556.16 is: 766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.59 : 1,071.60 = 556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.59/1,071.60 = 556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.59x = 1,071.60 × 556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.59x = 595,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,973.61/777.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.44

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