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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.03, 1,072.60 and 556.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.03, 1,072.60 and 556.58 is: 767.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.03 : 1,072.60 = 556.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.03/1,072.60 = 556.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.03x = 1,072.60 × 556.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.03x = 596,989.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,989.00/778.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.31

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