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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.26, 1,076.37 and 569.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.26, 1,076.37 and 569.08 is: 786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.26 : 1,076.37 = 569.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.26/1,076.37 = 569.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.26x = 1,076.37 × 569.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.26x = 612,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,540.64/779.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.05

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