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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.42, 1,076.86 and 559.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.42, 1,076.86 and 559.98 is: 771.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.42 : 1,076.86 = 559.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.42/1,076.86 = 559.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.42x = 1,076.86 × 559.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.42x = 603,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,024.15/781.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.71

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