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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.28, 1,073.04 and 568.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.28, 1,073.04 and 568.28 is: 783.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.28 : 1,073.04 = 568.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.28/1,073.04 = 568.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.28x = 1,073.04 × 568.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.28x = 609,787.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,787.17/778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.51

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