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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.70, 1,073.12 and 557.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.70, 1,073.12 and 557.26 is: 767.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.70 : 1,073.12 = 557.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.70/1,073.12 = 557.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.70x = 1,073.12 × 557.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.70x = 598,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,001.38/778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.95

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