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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.86, 1,076.64 and 569.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.86, 1,076.64 and 569.83 is: 786.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.86 : 1,076.64 = 569.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.86/1,076.64 = 569.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.86x = 1,076.64 × 569.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.86x = 613,501.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,501.77/779.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.68

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