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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.69, 1,073.95 and 568.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.69, 1,073.95 and 568.63 is: 784.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.69 : 1,073.95 = 568.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.69/1,073.95 = 568.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.69x = 1,073.95 × 568.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.69x = 610,680.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,680.19/778.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.24

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