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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.69, 1,072.83 and 567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.69, 1,072.83 and 567.54 is: 782.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.69 : 1,072.83 = 567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.69/1,072.83 = 567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.69x = 1,072.83 × 567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.69x = 608,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,873.94/777.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.93

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