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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.74, 1,073.11 and 568.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.74, 1,073.11 and 568.03 is: 783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.74 : 1,073.11 = 568.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.74/1,073.11 = 568.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.74x = 1,073.11 × 568.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.74x = 609,558.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,558.67/777.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.76

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