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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.73, 1,073.14 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.73, 1,073.14 and 557.28 is: 767.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.73 : 1,073.14 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.73/1,073.14 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.73x = 1,073.14 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.73x = 598,038.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,038.07/778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.97

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