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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.88, 1,076.27 and 569.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.88, 1,076.27 and 569.69 is: 787.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.88 : 1,076.27 = 569.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.88/1,076.27 = 569.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.88x = 1,076.27 × 569.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.88x = 613,140.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,140.26/778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.21

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