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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.08, 1,076.63 and 559.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.08, 1,076.63 and 559.76 is: 772.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.08 : 1,076.63 = 559.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.08/1,076.63 = 559.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.08x = 1,076.63 × 559.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.08x = 602,646.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,646.23/780.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.55

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