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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.89, 1,073.45 and 557.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.89, 1,073.45 and 557.21 is: 768.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.89 : 1,073.45 = 557.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.89/1,073.45 = 557.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.89x = 1,073.45 × 557.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.89x = 598,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,128.92/777.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.92

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