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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.38, 1,073.27 and 579.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.38, 1,073.27 and 579.56 is: 799.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.38 : 1,073.27 = 579.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.38/1,073.27 = 579.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.38x = 1,073.27 × 579.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.38x = 622,020.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,020.44/778.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.13

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