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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.79, 1,073.01 and 556.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.79, 1,073.01 and 556.93 is: 768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.79 : 1,073.01 = 556.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.79/1,073.01 = 556.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.79x = 1,073.01 × 556.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.79x = 597,591.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,591.46/777.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.32

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