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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778, 1,073.56 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778, 1,073.56 and 557.44 is: 769.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778 : 1,073.56 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778/1,073.56 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778x = 1,073.56 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778x = 598,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,445.29/778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.21

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