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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.64, 1,073.38 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.64, 1,073.38 and 557.20 is: 768.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.64 : 1,073.38 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.64/1,073.38 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.64x = 1,073.38 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.64x = 598,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,089.78/778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.12

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