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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.08, 1,074.08 and 556.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.08, 1,074.08 and 556.64 is: 768.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.08 : 1,074.08 = 556.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.08/1,074.08 = 556.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.08x = 1,074.08 × 556.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.08x = 597,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,875.89/778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.40

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