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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.03, 1,076.74 and 559.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.03, 1,076.74 and 559.58 is: 771.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.03 : 1,076.74 = 559.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.03/1,076.74 = 559.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.03x = 1,076.74 × 559.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.03x = 602,522.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,522.17/781.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.45

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