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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.14, 1,073.42 and 556.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.14, 1,073.42 and 556.71 is: 767.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.14 : 1,073.42 = 556.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.14/1,073.42 = 556.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.14x = 1,073.42 × 556.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.14x = 597,578.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,578.93/778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.96

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