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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.16, 1,072.38 and 556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.16, 1,072.38 and 556.72 is: 767.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.16 : 1,072.38 = 556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.16/1,072.38 = 556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.16x = 1,072.38 × 556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.16x = 597,016.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,016.92/778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.22

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