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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.68, 1,076.84 and 559.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.68, 1,076.84 and 559.56 is: 771.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.68 : 1,076.84 = 559.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.68/1,076.84 = 559.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.68x = 1,076.84 × 559.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.68x = 602,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,556.59/780.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.84

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