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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.18, 1,074.22 and 557.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.18, 1,074.22 and 557.74 is: 768.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.18 : 1,074.22 = 557.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.18/1,074.22 = 557.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.18x = 1,074.22 × 557.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.18x = 599,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,131.38/779.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.93

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