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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.03, 1,074.58 and 568.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.03, 1,074.58 and 568.95 is: 784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.03 : 1,074.58 = 568.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.03/1,074.58 = 568.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.03x = 1,074.58 × 568.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.03x = 611,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,380.87/779.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.80

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