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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.94, 1,072.08 and 556.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.94, 1,072.08 and 556.51 is: 766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.94 : 1,072.08 = 556.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.94/1,072.08 = 556.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.94x = 1,072.08 × 556.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.94x = 596,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,620.56/777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.92

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