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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.05, 1,073.34 and 568.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.05, 1,073.34 and 568.13 is: 783.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.05 : 1,073.34 = 568.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.05/1,073.34 = 568.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.05x = 1,073.34 × 568.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.05x = 609,791.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,791.29/778.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.74

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