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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.43, 1,073.35 and 568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.43, 1,073.35 and 568.24 is: 783.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.43 : 1,073.35 = 568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.43/1,073.35 = 568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.43x = 1,073.35 × 568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.43x = 609,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,920.40/778.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.53

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