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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.14, 1,073.80 and 557.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.14, 1,073.80 and 557.46 is: 769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.14 : 1,073.80 = 557.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.14/1,073.80 = 557.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.14x = 1,073.80 × 557.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.14x = 598,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,600.55/778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.27

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