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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.79, 1,076.00 and 559.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.79, 1,076.00 and 559.35 is: 770.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.79 : 1,076.00 = 559.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.79/1,076.00 = 559.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.79x = 1,076.00 × 559.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.79x = 601,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,864.69/780.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.84

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