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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.07, 1,076.39 and 559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.07, 1,076.39 and 559.64 is: 771.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.07 : 1,076.39 = 559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.07/1,076.39 = 559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.07x = 1,076.39 × 559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.07x = 602,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,387.89/781.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.23

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