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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.24, 1,076.42 and 559.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.24, 1,076.42 and 559.80 is: 771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.24 : 1,076.42 = 559.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.24/1,076.42 = 559.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.24x = 1,076.42 × 559.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.24x = 602,581.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,581.32/781.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.32

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