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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.42, 1,076.02 and 570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.42, 1,076.02 and 570.08 is: 787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.42 : 1,076.02 = 570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.42/1,076.02 = 570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.42x = 1,076.02 × 570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.42x = 613,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,417.48/779.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.02

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