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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.01, 1,072.58 and 565.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.01, 1,072.58 and 565.11 is: 779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.01 : 1,072.58 = 565.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.01/1,072.58 = 565.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.01x = 1,072.58 × 565.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.01x = 606,122.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,122.86/778.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.07

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