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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.93, 1,073.79 and 557.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.93, 1,073.79 and 557.50 is: 768.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.93 : 1,073.79 = 557.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.93/1,073.79 = 557.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.93x = 1,073.79 × 557.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.93x = 598,629.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,629.77/778.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.53

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